relative to providing self-funded employer health benefit plans access to their claims data.

HB 297 allows self-funded employers (those managing their own health insurance without a traditional insurer) to access annual reports of their health plan's claims data. Employers must opt in in writing to receive these de-identified, aggregated reports from health insurers or third-party administrators. Insurers must annually notify employers about this option, explaining privacy protections and the benefits of participating. The bill does not require employers to report data or change how their health plans are administered.