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The Facility Fees Bill
Hospitals barred from charging uninsured facility fees in New York
Prohibits hospitals, health systems, and health care providers from charging facility fees that are not covered by the patient's health insurance carrier.
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If passed, hospitals could not bill patients for facility fees that insurance does not cover unless they warn them ahead of time.
Our take
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Patients would stop getting surprise fees and keep more of their money. Hospitals might lose some income, so they could push back. The bill is still early, so public input can shape it before it passes.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Prohibits hospitals from billing facility fees not covered by insurance.
- Requires written notice at least seven days before service if fees will apply.
- Fees for preventive care cannot be charged.
- Takes effect immediately if enacted.
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