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MO SB8
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits enforcement of contract provisions between health carriers and health care providers that restrict disclosure of negotiated payment amounts to patients, enrollees, or their legal guardians
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Applies to contracts in existence, entered into, amended, or renewed on or after August 28, 2015
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Specifically targets "gag clauses" that prevent patients from learning what their insurance company has agreed to pay for a health care service when that amount is less than the provider's usual charge
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Aims to enable patients to determine their potential out-of-pocket costs for health care services
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Adds new section 376.2020 to Chapter 376, RSMo (Missouri's insurance code)
Legislative Description
Prohibits enforcement of any contractual provision that prevents disclosure of the contractual payment amount for health care services
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee (0515S.03C)
3/12/2015