The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants Oregonians to know that starting Jan. 1 they’ll be more protected from surprise medical bills.
These bills usually come after someone receives care at an in-network facility, but an out-of-network provider was involved in the care and has charged out-of-network prices.
Under the No Surprises Act, a provider may not bill more than in-network insurance for emergency services — even if the provider is out-of-network.
Consumers who face surprise bills should contact their insurance company first and if it’s not addressed properly, then file a complaint online with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or by calling 800-985-3059.
It's Oregon, so we'll have to see how - or if - this pans out.
