Removes requirement for patient consent for payment of medical services to occur after services are administered; mandates a uniform consent form.

The bill amends the public health law to eliminate the need for patients to consent to payment for medical services after the services have been provided. It requires the superintendent of financial services and the commissioner of health to create a uniform form for patient consent for payment. The form must specify that patients are only liable for the cost of services actually provided and include language allowing patients to request a "Good Faith Estimate" of any current or future visit or procedure.

Removes requirement for patient consent for payment of medical services to occur after services are administered; mandates a uniform consent form.

The bill amends the public health law to eliminate the need for patients to consent to payment for medical services after the services have been provided. It requires the superintendent of financial services and the commissioner of health to create a uniform form for patient consent for payment. The form must specify that patients are only liable for the cost of services actually provided and include language allowing patients to request a "Good Faith Estimate" of any current or future visit or procedure.