Removes the requirement that consent for the payment of certain medical services must occur after such services are administered

Summary

The bill changes the public health law so that a patient’s agreement to pay for treatment must come after the service is provided and costs are discussed. It mandates a standardized payment‑consent form that limits liability to actual services rendered and allows patients to request a good‑faith cost estimate. The change applies to all patients receiving health‑care services in New York.

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