Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026

The bill titled "To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials," designated as H.R. 8442 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 22, 2026, aims to introduce civil liability measures for health insurance companies that frequently deny claims, proposing potential changes to existing regulations under the Public Health Service Act.