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A 2495

Prohibits the imposition of a charge or deduction from a payment due to a health care provider because such payment is made through electronic or paper means

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits any charge or deduction to payments owed to health care providers solely because the payment is made by electronic or paper means, ensuring parity across methods.

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Bill Summary · A 2495

Summary of Bill A 2495

A 2495 would prohibit certain charges or deductions from payments owed to health care providers based on the payment method used (electronic or paper).

Purpose and intent

  • To prevent payers from imposing any fee, surcharge, or deduction from the amount due to a health care provider simply because the payment is made through electronic means or paper payment.

Key provisions (as indicated by the available information)

  • Prohibition: No charge or deduction may be imposed on a payment due to a health care provider solely because the payment is made by electronic or paper means.
  • Application: The provision appears to apply to payments owed to health care providers, regardless of payer type (e.g., private payers, insurers, or other payors), though full definitional details are not provided in the summary.
  • Definitions and exceptions: The available information does not include the bill’s definitions of terms such as “charge,” “deduction,” or “health care provider,” nor any stated exceptions or carve-outs.

Who would be affected

  • Health care providers who receive payments from payers (e.g., insurers, government programs, or other entities responsible for reimbursing services).
  • Payers that issue payments to providers would be constrained from applying method-based reductions or fees.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 17, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 17, 2025: Referred to Insurance.
    • May 13, 2025: Referred to Codes (twice listed).
    • May 20, 2025: Reported and referred to Rules (twice listed).
  • Status: Reported referred to Rules.
  • Related bill: A 8576 (prior-session), indicating potential similar or predecessor provisions.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: John T. McDonald III
  • Cosponsor: David Weprin

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would standardize treatment of payments to providers, reducing payer practices that effectively penalize providers for using certain payment methods.
  • Could simplify provider revenue outlook by ensuring payments are not diminished due to administrative choices about payment method.
  • Without the full text, specifics on enforcement, penalties, effective dates, and any exceptions remain unclear and would be critical for a complete assessment.

For readers seeking a deeper understanding, the full bill language would clarify definitions, any carve-outs, enforcement mechanisms, and the exact scope of “charges” or “deductions.”

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

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