Nancy VanderMeer, Wisconsin State Representative for 70th District | Official Website
Nancy VanderMeer, Wisconsin State Representative for 70th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes regulations regarding virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies, referred to as disability insurance policies. It prohibits insurers from mandating that health care providers accept payments via virtual credit card. Insurers must notify providers of any associated fees and provide clear instructions for selecting an alternative payment method before processing such payments. Furthermore, insurers cannot charge a fee solely for the electronic transmission of a payment unless the provider consents. The bill specifies that these requirements cannot be waived, and any contractual provision opposing these guidelines is null and void. These provisions apply to contracts that are entered into, renewed, or modified on the effective date of the bill.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Robert Brooks (Republican-59th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative David Murphy (Republican-56th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Senator Chris Larson (Democrat-7th District), and Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along four other co-sponsors.
Nancy VanderMeer has co-authored or authored another 22 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
VanderMeer graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse in 1988 with a BS.
VanderMeer, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2015 to represent the state's 70th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Amy Sue Vruwink.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB351 | 07/08/2025 | Virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies |
| AB309 | 06/06/2025 | Immunity for 911 call centers and dispatchers that transfer callers to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline |
| AB106 | 03/11/2025 | Exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE) |
| AB80 | 02/28/2025 | Ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE) |
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