Florida Legislature Passes SB 1808 Requiring Patient Overpayments Returned by Jan. 1, 2026
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Updated · Law.com · Jun 15
Florida Legislature Passes SB 1808 Requiring Patient Overpayments Returned by Jan. 1, 2026
1 articles · Updated · Law.com · Jun 15
Summary
CS/CS/SB 1808 passed the Florida Legislature and sets new rules for licensed healthcare providers and facilities on returning patient overpayments.
Jan. 1, 2026 is the effective date, giving providers a deadline to comply with new timing and handling requirements for refunds owed to patients.
Florida practitioners are being warned not to hold patient overpayments as the state tightens oversight of billing and refund practices.
The measure lands in a heavily regulated healthcare environment in Florida, where providers and facilities already face legal and operational pressure.