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Bill Summary · SF 3297

Overview: SF 3297, "Health insurers to provide explanation of benefits electronically authorization", was referred to the Health and Human Services committee on April 07, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to require health insurers to provide explanation of benefits (EOB) statements electronically to enrollees upon request, rather than solely in paper form. This is intended to improve convenience and accessibility for consumers.

Key Provisions:
- Mandates that health insurers offer the option for enrollees to receive EOB statements electronically, in addition to paper copies
- Prohibits insurers from charging any fees or additional costs for the electronic delivery of EOB statements
- Requires insurers to obtain affirmative consent from enrollees before switching their EOB delivery method to electronic

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact all health insurance enrollees by giving them the choice to receive EOB statements electronically, potentially improving convenience and reducing paper waste. Health insurers would be required to update their systems and processes to accommodate electronic EOB delivery.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services committee and its next steps would be a committee hearing, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislature.

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

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