Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1894: Creates provisions relating to health care provider participation in health insurance plans
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to health care provider participation in health insurance plans. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1583, to read as follows: 376.1583. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the "Patients First Act". 2. The department of commerce and insurance shall implement and enforce the nondiscrimination protections in Section 2706 of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-5, by ensuring that no group health plan o.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to health care provider participation in health insurance plans. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1583, to read as follows: 376.1583. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be cited as the "Patients First Act". 2. The department of commerce and insurance shall implement and enforce the nondiscrimination protections in Section 2706 of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-5, by ensuring that no group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification under state law. 3. (1) A health benefit plan, as defined in section 376.1350, shall not discriminate against a health care provider based on the provider's licensure with respect to reimbursement or participation in any plan or insurance program. (2) All health care providers shall be reimbursed at the same rate for the same service as long as such service is within the provider's scope of practice under state law. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a group health …