2019 Senate Bill 572

Restrict excessive charges for emergency medical care

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 10, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To prescribe procedures and timetables that would only allow a health care provider to impose full-price “outside network” prices for emergency services provided to a patient whose insurer has not negotiated a deal with the provider if the patient gives permission in writing at least 24 hours in advance. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 570 to 573; see also House Bills 4459, 4460 and 4991.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking

Jan. 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.