Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Patient Cost Bill
Insurers must collect all patient cost sharing, pay providers fully
Collection of cost sharing.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, insurers would have to pay doctors the full bill and collect any patient co‑pay themselves, instead of letting doctors chase patients.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Consumers could see fewer surprise bills, but insurers will take on extra admin work, and providers get paid on time.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Insurers must pay health care providers the full amount due, including patient cost sharing.
- Insurers are the only ones allowed to collect cost sharing from patients.
- Insurers must collect cost sharing in installments as they define, when the patient asks.
- Insurers must certify compliance to the insurance commissioner each year.
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