An Act to streamline patient disclosure requirements
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to simplify the process for patients to understand their healthcare costs by requiring health care providers to provide patients with an estimate of the expected billing amount. Currently, patients often receive unexpected bills, leading to confusion and financial strain. The bill seeks to improve transparency and predictability in healthcare billing practices. It will require providers to share these estimates with patients.
Key provisions
- Health care providers must provide patients with an estimate of the expected billing amount.
- The estimate should be provided at the time of service or before the bill is sent.
- This requirement applies to a wide range of healthcare services.
- The goal is to reduce billing surprises for patients.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- Insurance Carriers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a requirement for providers to proactively share billing estimates with patients.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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