No Surprises Act
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Summary
Federal law protecting patients from surprise medical bills for emergency services, including anaphylaxis and asthma emergency treatment, from out-of-network providers or facilities at in-network rates.
Full Description
The No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133, P.L. 116-260), took effect January 1, 2022. The law bans surprise bills for emergency services from out-of-network providers or facilities, including emergency treatment for anaphylaxis and asthma attacks. It bans out-of-network cost-sharing for emergency services and certain non-emergency services furnished at in-network facilities. The law also bans balance bills for supplemental care (such as radiology or anesthesiology) at in-network facilities. Patients are only responsible for in-network cost-sharing amounts. This law is particularly relevant for allergy and asthma patients who may receive emergency treatment for anaphylaxis or severe asthma attacks at out-of-network facilities.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People at risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Alex's Law
Prescription Asthma Inhalers and Auto-Injectable Epinephrine in Schools
Authorizes schools to stock epinephrine and albuterol inhalers and allows students to self-carry and self-administer these medications with proper documentation.
Public Access to Epinephrine
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Allows authorized entities to acquire and maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine for emergency use, provided that users complete training.
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
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