Concerning health carrier transparency of payment timeliness of claims submitted by health care providers and health care facilities.

Washington State's SB 5683 requires health insurance carriers and managed care organizations to publicly report detailed data on how quickly they pay providers' claims. Starting in 2027, these entities must submit metrics including the percentage of claims paid within 30 days, average processing times for clean and incomplete claims, and requests for additional documentation. The data will be published annually by the Insurance Commissioner and Health Care Authority, showing individual carrier performance and statewide trends. This law directly affects health insurers, managed care plans, and the providers who submit claims to them, aiming to increase transparency around payment delays.