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Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4745| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. The bill specifies that a plan may not make determinations about the circumstances surrounding individuals' tests, such as why they sought testing or whether they showed symptoms of COVID-19. The bill also specifies that plans may encourage individuals to obtain tests from lower priced providers as long as such efforts do not delay, or impede access to, testing. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to survey and report on the cash prices of testing services and the compliance of providers with the requirement to publish such prices. Additionally, HHS, jointly with the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor, must issue guidance clarifying the process for submitting claims for testing services.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8419
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8419
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  • HR 116-8419: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
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Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4745| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. The bill specifies that a plan may not make determinations about the circumstances surrounding individuals' tests, such as why they sought testing or whether they showed symptoms of COVID-19. The bill also specifies that plans may encourage individuals to obtain tests from lower priced providers as long as such efforts do not delay, or impede access to, testing. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to survey and report on the cash prices of testing services and the compliance of providers with the requirement to publish such prices. Additionally, HHS, jointly with the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor, must issue guidance clarifying the process for submitting claims for testing services.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8419
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8419
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8419: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare