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S.1531: STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 16, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (14 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 or the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 This bill prohibits health care providers and health insurance plans from billing enrollees in excess of the in-network amount for specified health care services provided out-of-network. Specifically, a plan or provider may not charge an enrollee more than the in-network amount for services that are emergency services...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |