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MT SB44

MT SB44
Provide process to hold patients harmless from balance billing by air ambulance


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Introduced
12/13/2016
In Committee
04/03/2017
Crossed Over
02/24/2017
Passed
04/08/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provide process to hold patients harmless from balance billing by air ambulance

AI Summary

This bill provides a process to hold patients harmless from balance billing by air ambulance providers. Balance billing refers to the practice where a patient is billed for the difference between the provider's charge and the amount paid by the patient's insurance plan. This bill aims to protect patients from being responsible for these additional charges when they use an air ambulance service, which can be a significant financial burden.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 04/25/2017)

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