An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for enrolled dependents right to confidentiality for health care services received.
SB 610 requires health insurers in Pennsylvania to protect the confidentiality of health care information for "protected enrolled dependents" (individuals covered under another person's insurance policy). It mandates insurers to provide a standardized form allowing dependents to request confidential communication methods - such as paper mail to a different address, electronic delivery to a new email, or withholding communications - covering specific items like explanations of benefits, appointment details, and claim denials. The bill also requires insurers to implement these requests within three business days and educates providers about dependents' rights. This law directly affects millions of people covered under family health insurance plans who seek privacy for their medical care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Banking & Insurance
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
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