Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1279: Collection of cost sharing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1279 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Collection of cost sharing. Primary sponsor: Brad Barrett (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Senate sponsor: Senator Freeman.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that an insurer: (1) must pay a health care provider the full amount due for health care services under the health care provider's agreement with the insurer, including any cost sharing; (2) has the sole responsibility for collecting cost sharing from a covered individual; and (3) upon request of the covered individual, must collect cost sharing throughout the policy year in increments defined by the insurer. Prohibits an insurer from taking certain actions regarding the collection of cost sharing. Requires each insurer to certify to the insurance commissioner, before December 31 of each year, that the insurer has fully and completely complied with the requirements during the previous calendar year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate sponsor: Senator Freeman
- Authored by Representative Barrett
- First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance