SB244Introduced in the Senate
Managed care organization contracts; notice to providers.
Introduced by Chris Head, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Medical Assistance Services; managed care organization contracts; notice to providers. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to include in all of its managed care organization contracts provisions requiring that the managed care organization notify all known providers of any new enrollee who was previously enrolled in a fee-for-service plan or another managed care plan under the state plan for medical assistance services that such enrollee has changed health plans.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) · February 5, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Christie New Craig | 19 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100804D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Assigned Education sub: Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB244)
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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