Bill > HB1875

This bill creates a new requirement for health care providers to notify patients about their out-of-network status before providing nonemergency care. Specifically, before treating a patient, a health care provider must first determine if the patient has health insurance coverage and then verify their network status with the patient's health benefit plan. If the provider is out-of-network (meaning they do not have a contract with the patient's insurance plan), they must explicitly inform the patient or the person consenting to their care about this status. The bill defines key terms like "emergency medical condition" and "nonemergency care" by referencing existing definitions in Missouri state law. The notification requirement applies to all nonemergency medical services and is designed to be in addition to, not instead of, existing federal protections like the No Surprises Act, which aims to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. The goal is to ensure patients are aware of potential additional costs before receiving medical treatment from an out-of-network provider.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1875&year=2026&code=R