Relating to health insurers’ credentialing process

Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee, Rep. Ann Meyer (R)

Topics:Health care Insurance

Same legislation: HF 556

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 24, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2025
Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 202594–2
Done: Senate committeeApril 2, 2025
Done: Passes the SenateApril 15, 202547–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2025
Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2025

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What’s in it

AI summary Health insurance companies would have a set number of days to respond when doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants ask to be approved to work with them. If an insurance company denies a request, they must tell the medical professional the reason why.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to health insurers’ credentialing process. Under the bill, a health insurer (insurer) shall respond to a physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant’s request for credentialing within calendar days. If a request for credentialing is denied by the insurer, the insurer shall provide a reason for the denial to the physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

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Senate subcommittee

Named March 25, 2025. On April 1, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§514F.6

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Lobbying

13 for · 0 against · 9 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

HF 556Renumbered HF 875Became lawfrom HF 556