Health providers get at least 90 days to fix and resubmit a denied claim
Health plans and insurers must give providers at least 90 days to send a corrected claim after a denial or overpayment notice for a fixable defect. They can't reject the corrected claim for missing another filing deadline, and disputes can go to the plan's dispute process.
Who it affects
Health care providers, health plans and insurers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1049: Health care claims reimbursement.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.