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Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus bill that includes emergency economic relief, tax cuts, and government funding. It also includes the No Surprises Act which bans surprise medical bills effective January 1, 2022.
A patient may receive a surprise medical bill when they unexpectedly receive care from an out-of-network health care provider. This may happen if the patient receives emergency care or if an out-of-doctor is part of their care during their in-network surgery or hospitalization.
The Act would apply to surprise bills for hospitals, air ambulances, and doctors. Providers would have to agree with health plans and issuers on a payment amount instead of billing patients for unpaid balance.
The Department of Health and Human services will be working with the Departments of Labor and the Treasury to issue regulations regarding methodology and requirements.
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