LD1512

Maine LD1512 prohibits health care discrimination based on payment method and ensures access to the lowest available cost for care.

Maine LD1512 mandates that health care providers cannot deny services or treatment based on a patient's payment method. It requires providers to disclose the discounted cash price for services upon request, provide free itemized bills, and charge uninsured patients the lesser of what Medicare would pay or the lowest amount under any contractual arrangements. The bill defines "discounted cash price" and applies to all health care entities, ensuring transparency and affordability in health care costs.