New Law Prohibits Surprise Medical Billing

A "surprise medical bill" arises when a patient is charged for receiving care from an out-of-network health provider, even though the hospital or doctor's office they visit is in-network.

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Health Tip of the Day New Law Prohibits Surprise Medical Billing Life holds many wonderful surprises. Unexpected medical bills, however, are not one of them. In a new law, legislators are banning "surprise medical bills," which can happen when a patient unexpectedly receives care from an out-of-network provider. Learn more about the new rule and when it is expected to take effect. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Ward Off Insect Bites With These 8 Bug Sprays READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT How to Sort Through Mixed COVID Messaging READ NOW  › Most Americans Are Not Meeting Cancer-Preventing Dietary Guidelines READ NOW  › How to Talk About Psoriasis READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy