Relating to health care providers; and prescribing an effective date.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 6, 2026
Chapter 59, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Nathanson· primary
Summary
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Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions. Requires certain valid criminal records checks to be portable to other care settings. Requires the authority to publish information about when a credentialed behavioral health provider must undergo a new background check. Requires a coordinated care organization to reimburse a<b> contracted</b> behavioral health provider retroactively to the date the provider submitted a successful application for enrollment in the state medical assistance program. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a credentialed behavioral health provider to submit a new credentialing application when the provider changes employer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.