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Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2411| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. This includes the rates at which insurance plans must reimburse providers of such tests. 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 the prices of tests. 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4745
Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
Feb 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-533
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4745
    Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020


  • February 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-533
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-533: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021
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Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2411| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. This includes the rates at which insurance plans must reimburse providers of such tests. 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 the prices of tests. 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4745
Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
Feb 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-533
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4745
    Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020


  • February 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-533
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-533: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021
  • 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