A new California law (AB 72) limits the amount that out-of-network surgeons and other health care professionals may bill patients for covered non-emergency services provided at a contracted facility, such as an ambulatory surgery center. California’s surprise medical bill law went into effect on July 1, 2017. It is intended to prevent a consumer from receiving an unexpected medical bill from a non-contracted provider as follows:
- A patient who is enrolled (Enrollee);
- In a health care service plan or health insurance policy (Plan);
- Receives health care services covered by the ...
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