WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

LD 1713

An Act To Prohibit Certain Provisions In Health Care Provider Contracts With Insurance Carriers

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Donna Bailey and 2 co-sponsors

Maine's failed bill would have prohibited specific insurance contract provisions with healthcare providers, attempting to shift negotiating power and potentially affect healthcare costs and access.

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
#healthinsurance #insurance #providercontracts
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · LD 1713

Legislative bill overview

LD 1713 proposed to restrict certain contractual provisions that insurance carriers could include in agreements with health care providers. The bill aimed to limit insurance company control over provider contracts, though specific prohibited provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was rejected by Maine's legislature on June 10, 2025.

Why is this important

Health care provider contracts with insurance companies significantly affect patient access, provider compensation, and healthcare costs. Restrictions on contract terms could influence treatment decisions, pricing negotiations, and the financial viability of medical practices. The outcome of such legislation impacts the balance of power between insurers and providers, ultimately affecting healthcare availability and affordability for patients.

Potential points of contention

  • Provider vs. Insurer Power Dynamics: The bill may have been viewed as either protecting providers from unfair insurance practices or as limiting insurers' legitimate business operations and cost-control mechanisms
  • Market Impact Concerns: Opponents may have worried the restrictions would increase insurance costs, reduce network options, or discourage insurers from operating in Maine
  • Specificity of Restrictions: Without clear definitions of "certain provisions," stakeholders may have disagreed about which contract terms were actually problematic or whether the bill's scope was appropriate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.