An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect Massachusetts residents from unexpected, high bills related to emergency ambulance services. It seeks to ensure that patients are not surprised with charges exceeding their insurance coverage limits for these essential services. The legislation focuses on establishing clear reimbursement practices for ambulance providers, particularly in emergency situations. Ultimately, the goal is to increase transparency and accountability in ambulance billing.
Key provisions
- Requires ambulance providers to provide patients with an itemized bill.
- Establishes a process for patients to dispute charges they believe are excessive.
- Mandates that insurance companies cover ambulance services at rates agreed upon with providers.
- Addresses situations where patients are billed more than their insurance covers.
- Promotes transparency in ambulance service pricing.
Who is affected
- Patients receiving emergency ambulance services
- Emergency ambulance providers
- Health insurance companies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to clarify existing regulations regarding ambulance reimbursement.
- It introduces mechanisms for dispute resolution related to surprise ambulance bills.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
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