MO HB2106

Repeals and replaces section 490.715, RSMo, governing the admissibility of collateral source evidence in civil cases.

Prohibits evidence of collateral sources from being admissible except as specifically provided in this section.

Allows defendants to introduce evidence that payments were made by sources other than the plaintiff, but such evidence cannot identify who made the payments, and constitutes a waiver of credit against judgment rights.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the original amount charged for medical services (before any payments or reductions) represents the value of medical treatment, with the defendant able to request a pre-trial hearing to challenge this presumption based on medical bills, amounts actually paid, or unpaid obligations.

Prohibits any reference to collateral sources from being presented to the jury when presenting evidence of the value of medical treatment rendered.