H1126
An Act to streamline patient disclosure requirements
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.1126 194th (Current)
An Act to streamline patient disclosure requirements
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1126) of Michael S. Day relative to health care providers providing patients' health insurance carrier with estimates of the expected billing. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael S. Day Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1126
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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