Bill > HB1231

This bill requires health care providers to provide patients with a detailed written or electronic statement of medical services billed to their insurance carrier within 15 business days of claim submission. The statement must include a comprehensive breakdown of services, including a description of each service, the date it was rendered, billing codes, the amount billed to the insurance carrier, the amount paid or denied by the insurance carrier, and any remaining balance the patient might owe. The bill defines key terms such as "health care provider" (which includes hospitals, clinics, physicians, and other medical professionals), "patient" (the individual receiving medical services), and "insurance carrier" (entities providing health insurance coverage). Providers can deliver the statement through secure patient portals, email (with patient consent), or hard copy upon request, and must ensure the information is presented clearly and understandably. The legislation aims to increase transparency in medical billing by giving patients a comprehensive view of the services they receive and the associated costs. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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