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This bill modifies Missouri's collateral source rule, which governs how evidence of payments or medical expenses can be presented in personal injury lawsuits. The bill allows defendants to introduce evidence of the actual cost of medical care, defined as the amount actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff, including any contractual discounts or write-offs, rather than the full billed amount. If a defendant or their insurer pays part of the plaintiff's special damages before trial, those payments cannot be recovered again and the defendant is entitled to a credit for such payments in the final judgment. The bill prevents parties from introducing the original billed amount for medical treatment if that amount has been discounted or reduced. Additionally, the bill permits the introduction of evidence about actual medical costs and discounts as relevant to potential future treatment costs. These changes aim to provide a more transparent and accurate representation of medical expenses in personal injury cases, potentially limiting the damages a plaintiff can recover to the actual amounts paid for medical treatment.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB69&year=2025&code=R