IA HSB288

Limits evidence of past medical expenses to amounts actually paid to satisfy bills, regardless of payment source, and caps unpaid bills at amounts that could be satisfied by the claimant's health insurance

Allows the adverse party (defendant) to present evidence of a plaintiff's medical expenses if the plaintiff fails to offer such evidence themselves

Requires plaintiffs to execute a legally sufficient patient waiver within 60 days when the adverse party requests medical records related to the plaintiff's physical or mental condition at issue in the case

Prohibits plaintiffs from refusing access to mental health records if they are claiming physical or mental pain and suffering, loss of full mind and body, or emotional distress damages

Expands disclosures that may be made to juries in personal injury cases to include past lost wages, future loss of earning capacity, workers' compensation, and disability benefits in addition to medical care costs