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Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5826| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2020
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (40)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 This bill makes a series of changes related to health care costs and billing practices. Among other things, the bill applies the in-network cost-sharing amount to certain emergency and related nonemergency services that are provided out-of-network, applies the in-network cost-sharing amount to nonemergency services that are provided out-of-network at an in-network facility unless specified written notice requirements are met, establishes procedures for health insurance plans to negotiate reimbursement amounts paid to out-of-network providers in states without such a process, requires insurance plans to establish publicly available databases that list the contact information for in-network providers and facilities, requires health care providers and insurance plans to provide certain cost estimates for services scheduled at least three days in advance, requires plans to continue benefits for specified long-term care when an insurance plan's contractual relationship with a provider or facility changes or terminates, requires insurance plans to include specified consumer assistance and benefits information on a plan holder's membership card and maintain certain price comparison tools for in-network services, establishes reporting requirements related to air ambulance services, establishes a temporary income tax deduction for specified expenses resulting from out-of-network and emergency services.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • February 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5816: Continuing Care for Patients Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5192: Know Where to Go in an Emergency Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5809: Better Information Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5817: Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5807: Know Your Provider Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5121: Healthcare Cost Transparency Act
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Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5826| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2020
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 This bill makes a series of changes related to health care costs and billing practices. Among other things, the bill applies the in-network cost-sharing amount to certain emergency and related nonemergency services that are provided out-of-network, applies the in-network cost-sharing amount to nonemergency services that are provided out-of-network at an in-network facility unless specified written notice requirements are met, establishes procedures for health insurance plans to negotiate reimbursement amounts paid to out-of-network providers in states without such a process, requires insurance plans to establish publicly available databases that list the contact information for in-network providers and facilities, requires health care providers and insurance plans to provide certain cost estimates for services scheduled at least three days in advance, requires plans to continue benefits for specified long-term care when an insurance plan's contractual relationship with a provider or facility changes or terminates, requires insurance plans to include specified consumer assistance and benefits information on a plan holder's membership card and maintain certain price comparison tools for in-network services, establishes reporting requirements related to air ambulance services, establishes a temporary income tax deduction for specified expenses resulting from out-of-network and emergency services.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • February 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 10, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • February 12, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 12, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Richard E. Neal

Richard E. Neal

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (40)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5816: Continuing Care for Patients Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5192: Know Where to Go in an Emergency Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5809: Better Information Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5817: Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5807: Know Your Provider Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5121: Healthcare Cost Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationBusiness recordsChild healthCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityInflation and pricesLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesWomen's health