Iowa SF319 establishes cost controls for health care services, including transparency in pricing and savings incentives for patients.

Iowa SF319, known as "The Patient’s Right to Save Act," mandates health care providers to disclose discounted cash prices for services, which must be available to all covered persons and uninsured individuals. Providers can offer these discounted prices if payment is made promptly. The bill also requires health benefit plans to inform covered persons about the average allowed amount for each service and to credit cost-sharing if a discounted cash price is paid.

Iowa SF319 establishes cost controls for health care services, including transparency in pricing and savings incentives for patients.

Iowa SF319, known as "The Patient’s Right to Save Act," mandates health care providers to disclose discounted cash prices for services, which must be available to all covered persons and uninsured individuals. Providers can offer these discounted prices if payment is made promptly. The bill also requires health benefit plans to inform covered persons about the average allowed amount for each service and to credit cost-sharing if a discounted cash price is paid.