(1) An insurer that fails to pay, deny, or settle a clean claim in accordance with the time periods set forth in subsection (1) of section 44-8004 or to take other required action within the time periods set forth in subsection (2) of section 44-8004 shall pay interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum on the total amount ultimately allowed on the claim, accruing from the date payment was due pursuant to section 44-8004.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-8005

  • Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Insurer: shall include all companies, exchanges, societies, or associations whether organized on the stock, mutual, assessment, or fraternal plan of insurance and reciprocal insurance exchanges. See Nebraska Statutes 44-103

(2) To the extent that interest is not paid concurrently with the claim, it may be paid on a quarterly basis or when the aggregate interest for a health care provider exceeds ten dollars.