Nebraska § 44-6850 - Settlement, negotiation; mediation, when.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-6850 — Settlement, negotiation; mediation, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-6850. Settlement, negotiation; mediation, when.
(1) If an insurer or an out-of-network health care provider provides notification that it considers a claim or payment to be not reasonable, the insurer and the health care provider shall have thirty days after the date of such notification to negotiate a settlement. If a settlement has not been reached after such thirty-day period, the insurer and the health care provider shall engage in mediation in accordance with the Uniform Mediation Act. The insurer may attempt to negotiate a final reimbursement amount with the out-of-network health care provider which differs from the amount paid by the insurer pursuant to this section.
(2) Following completion of the mediation process, the cost of mediation shall be split evenly and paid by the insurer and the health care provider.
(3) Mediation shall not be used when the insurer and the health care provider agree to a separate payment arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 44-6850
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-6850 cover?
Section 44-6850 ("Settlement, negotiation; mediation, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 44-6850?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 44-6850" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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