AN ACT PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS UNTIL THE END OF A POLICY PERIOD.

SB 1009 prohibits health insurance companies from removing participating healthcare providers (like doctors or hospitals) from a patient's network during an active insurance policy period. This directly affects health insurers, providers who contract with them, and patients who rely on those providers for care. The bill allows removals only during disputes between the insurer and provider, not mid-policy. Its purpose is to prevent sudden disruptions in patient access to care during the term of their insurance coverage.