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SB586 mandates health carriers in Virginia to disclose AI usage in claims management and notify affected parties of adverse determinations made by AI.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Virginia's SB586 focuses on the ethical use of artificial intelligence by health carriers, requiring transparency in AI-driven claims management. The bill mandates that health carriers disclose their
Key Provisions
- Health carriers must disclose AI usage in claims management to the Bureau of Insurance.
- Carriers must notify enrollees and providers when AI is used for adverse determinations.
- A clear process for appealing AI-driven adverse determinations must be established.
- All relevant information regarding AI decision-making must be submitted upon request.
Latest Legislative Action
Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Compliance Checklist
Disclose AI usage in claims management to the Bureau of Insurance
Who: Health carriers
Deadline: By January 1, 2026
Penalty: Potential penalties from the Bureau of Insurance for non-compliance
Who: Health carriers
Deadline: By January 1, 2026
Penalty: Potential penalties from the Bureau of Insurance for non-compliance
Notify enrollees and providers of AI usage in adverse determinations
Who: Health carriers
Deadline: Ongoing as determinations are made
Penalty: Potential penalties from the Bureau of Insurance for non-compliance
Who: Health carriers
Deadline: Ongoing as determinations are made
Penalty: Potential penalties from the Bureau of Insurance for non-compliance
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