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- H.R.861
H.R.861: End Surprise Billing Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 This bill requires a critical access hospital or other hospital to comply, as a condition of participation in Medicare, with certain requirements related to billing for out-of-network services. With respect to an individual who has health benefits coverage and is seeking services, a hospital must provide notice as to (1) whether the hospital, or any of the providers furnishing services to the individual at the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |