AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTING FOR STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES.

HB 7126 requires state health insurance contractors (third-party administrators) to provide written notices to the Comptroller, legislative leaders, and the Health Care Cost Containment Committee at least 90, 60, and 30 days before ending agreements with hospitals or healthcare providers. It prohibits contractors who terminate provider agreements from participating in future state health insurance selection processes for up to five years. The bill directly affects state employee health insurance providers and the Comptroller’s contracting process. These changes aim to ensure continuity of care for state employees by requiring advance notice of potential network disruptions and preventing abrupt contract terminations.