SB 19-134

Summary

The bill: Sets the reimbursement rate that a health insurance carrier must pay a health care facility if a covered person is treated for emergency services; Requires in-network health care facilities and health care providers to make disclosures to patients covered by a health benefit plan concerning the provision of services by an out-of-network provider; Outlines the claims and payment process, including reimbursement rates for the provision of out-of-network services for health care facilities and health care providers; and Authorizes arbitration for the payment of health care claims that are in dispute if certain criteria are met. The commissioner of insurance is required to submit a report annually to the general assembly concerning unanticipated out-of-network services. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More

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