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H8327Introduced in the House

Prohibits payers from requiring uncompensated referral coordination by primary care providers, require either elimination of referral prior authorizations, and prevent denial of lab coverage based solely on diagnostic coding differences.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Marie Hopkins, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE ADMINISTRATIVE FAIRNESS ACT - Prohibits payers from requiring uncompensated referral coordination by primary care providers, require either elimination of referral prior authorizations, and prevent denial of lab coverage based solely on diagnostic coding differences.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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