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PA HB117
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Ciresi
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers sending reimbursement payments to patients for out-of-network emergency medical services (EMS) to include a detailed notice explaining the payment's purpose
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Notice must specify the date of service, EMS agency name, patient's responsibility to pay the EMS bill, and any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible amounts owed
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Patients must be informed they can negotiate with the EMS agency but cannot pay less than the reimbursement amount received from the insurer
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Notice must be printed on red paper, on a separate page, with "STOP" in 24-point bold type and "Read this notice before depositing payment" in 18-point bold type
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Takes effect 120 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In casualty insurance, further providing for billing.
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
1/14/2025