Texas HB3150 regulates billing practices for certain medical equipment and supplies for Medicare enrollees.

Texas HB3150 amends the Insurance Code to regulate billing practices for durable medical equipment, orthotic devices or supplies, and prosthetic devices or supplies provided to Medicare enrollees. The bill prohibits nonparticipating suppliers from charging more than 115 percent of the Medicare-approved amount unless the enrollee agrees in writing to pay the additional amount. A written agreement must inform the enrollee that Medicare will cover 80 percent of the approved amount. The bill also establishes a criminal offense for intentional violations, with fines ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Texas HB3150 regulates billing practices for certain medical equipment and supplies for Medicare enrollees.

Texas HB3150 amends the Insurance Code to regulate billing practices for durable medical equipment, orthotic devices or supplies, and prosthetic devices or supplies provided to Medicare enrollees. The bill prohibits nonparticipating suppliers from charging more than 115 percent of the Medicare-approved amount unless the enrollee agrees in writing to pay the additional amount. A written agreement must inform the enrollee that Medicare will cover 80 percent of the approved amount. The bill also establishes a criminal offense for intentional violations, with fines ranging from $500 to $1,000.