This bill clarifies that direct payments patients make to health care providers for services—without involving insurance—can count toward their insurance deductibles and co-payments, and it prevents insurers from punishing providers who share cost and pricing information with patients. The change adds protections for patients seeking transparent pricing information before receiving care.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
Commerce and Energy Do Pass
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 12
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day