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HB 1276·VA·house

Health care providers; required estimate for nonemergency health care services.

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Watts
Latest Action

Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates health‑care providers to give patients a written estimate of what they will owe for any non‑emergency procedure, including related items and any known contracted rates. The estimate must list the service description, standard charges, and note that the amount may change if the scope of care or insurance processing differs. This aims to increase price transparency for patients.

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