H1261
An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect Massachusetts residents from unexpected, high bills they receive for emergency ambulance services. Currently, patients can be surprised by charges from out-of-network ambulance providers, even when they’ve already received emergency care. The bill would require ambulance providers to negotiate rates with hospitals and insurance companies, ensuring patients are only charged a fair and transparent amount for their ambulance services. It seeks to establish a system where patients are not liable for significantly inflated bills due to network disagreements.
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James K. Hawkins
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
John J. Marsi
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