How to Avoid Surprise Bills — And the Pitfalls in the New Law

How to Avoid Surprise Bills — And the Pitfalls in the New Law

By Dan Weissmann Wednesday, March 16, 2022 (Kaiser News) — Patients are no longer required to pay for out-of-network care given without their consent when they receive treatment at hospitals covered by their health insurance since a federal law took effect at the start of this year. But the law’s protections against the infuriating, expensive … Read more

Almost Half in U.S. Fear Surprise Medical Bills

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of Americans fear unexpected medical bills and 44% say they couldn’t pay a $1,000 surprise bill, a new poll shows. Those fears aren’t unfounded. Among those with private health insurance, 68% have received unexpected medical bills and 33% couldn’t … Read more