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The Surprise Facility Bill
California bill bans surprise facility fees for outpatient care
Health care: facility fees.
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The bill would stop hospitals from charging extra facility fees for outpatient visits, especially preventive and telehealth, and would force them to refund any fees already paid.
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If passed, patients will see lower bills and clearer pricing, while hospitals may lose a revenue stream and face penalties for non‑compliance, so they will likely lobby against it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Facility fees are extra charges added to outpatient services.
- The bill bans such fees for preventive care and telehealth.
- Providers must tell patients about any fee at scheduling and check‑in.
- Violations would trigger administrative penalties and require refunds.
- Health insurers cannot pay or pass on these fees to members.
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