S.1319

Emergency Care Affordability Act establishes billing limits for out-of-network emergency services.

The Emergency Care Affordability Act aims to protect patients from excessive charges for emergency services provided by out-of-network facilities. It mandates that out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms accept the same payment as in-network providers for emergency services. The act prohibits these facilities from billing patients for amounts exceeding the allowed amount. It also requires clear disclosure to patients if the facility does not participate in Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE.