Bill > LD1512

This bill establishes new regulations for health care entities in Maine to prevent payment discrimination and improve billing transparency. It defines a health care entity and prohibits them from denying or discontinuing health care services based on a patient's insurance status or method of payment, including whether the patient is self-pay, uninsured, or covered by individual or group insurance plans. The bill requires health care entities to disclose discounted cash prices for services upon patient request and allow patients to pay these prices. Additionally, health care entities must provide free, itemized bills within 30 business days of service, detailing all charges. For uninsured patients, the bill mandates that health care entities cannot charge more than the lesser of the Medicare reimbursement rate or the lowest rate negotiated with group health plans or insurance providers. These provisions aim to protect patients from potential discrimination and ensure more transparent and affordable health care pricing.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1512&snum=132