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HB 618

Health insurance; reporting requirements.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Irene Shin

Virginia health insurers must submit expanded reporting data to state regulators, enhancing transparency and oversight of insurance market practices and consumer protections.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0187)
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Bill Summary · HB 618

Legislative bill overview

HB 618 establishes new reporting requirements for health insurance carriers operating in Virginia, requiring them to submit specified data and metrics to state regulators. The bill passed committee with strong bipartisan support (21-1 in Labor and Commerce) and has received a fiscal impact statement from the State Corporation Commission.

Why is this important

Enhanced insurance reporting requirements allow state regulators to better monitor market practices, pricing trends, and consumer protections. This transparency can inform policymaking, identify emerging issues in the health insurance market, and potentially help protect Virginia consumers from unfair practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Health insurers may argue that new reporting requirements increase administrative costs, which could be passed to consumers through higher premiums
  • Data scope and privacy: Questions may arise about what specific data is required, how sensitive health information is protected, and whether the reporting could reveal competitive business strategies
  • Regulatory capacity: Virginia regulators must have adequate staffing and resources to collect, analyze, and act on additional reported data to justify the requirements

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

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