No Surprises Act
Official docs outline
6 sections- Overview
Protections against surprise billing for emergency and out-of-network care.
- Good faith estimates
Good faith estimate rules for uninsured and self-pay patients.
- Independent dispute resolution
IDR process for payment disputes between plans and providers.
- Consumer protections
Rights regarding out-of-network billing.
- Plan requirements
Requirements for plans including provider directories and continuity of care.
- Transparency
Price comparison tools and machine-readable files.
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