Episode 7: No Surprise Act...Just Say No To Out Of Network Bills

Send us Fan MailMike C. thought he was dying. A heart attack had pinned him to the floor of his bedroom. His neighbor took him to St. David’s Medical Center where he was successfully treated. Weeks later, he received a bill from the hospital for the total amount due $108,951 and this was the amount after his insurance covered their part. St. David’s was out of network with his insurance, and the health insurance company had only paid $55,840 of that bill leaving him owing the remaining amount.Should he pay this full amount or does Mike have rights?The No Surprises Act…Just Say No to Out of Network Bills.  Today we are going to discuss how the Federal mandate that went into effect 1/1/2022 protects you from out of network billing and ensures that you have access to the necessary information to understand the true cost of healthcare services you may need. What we will discuss:1.     What is a Surprise Bill?2.     What is the No Surprises Act?3.     Knowing your rights should you get an Out of Network Bills. Resources:What is a “Surprise Medical Bill” and What Should You Should know About the No Surprises LawCMS – Ending No Surprise BillsFAQ: No Surprise Billing Act – Healthcare Beyond The BasicsVideo: 5 Things You Need To Know About How You are ProtectedGood Faith Estimate – Understanding Costs In AdvanceHelp Desk open 7 days a week 8am – 8pm (ET) - 1-800-985-3059Support the show