Relating to: preventing surprise bills for emergency medical services and other items and services under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)
Senator Keyeski added as a cosponsor
Summary
The bill creates new statutes that prohibit health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization, denying coverage, or imposing higher cost‑sharing when emergency services are provided by out‑of‑network doctors or facilities. It also limits charges for non‑emergency items delivered by out‑of‑network providers in in‑network hospitals. The goal is to protect patients from unexpected medical bills.
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