No Surprises Act

The No Surprises Act offers protection from many surprise bills, but that protection may be only as good as a patient’s knowledge of the law and ability to make sure it’s enforced. Here’s what you need to know.

The AMA and AHA are not arguing to halt the law that protects patients from unexpected bills. Instead, they want to change the rules for the mediators who will settle the dispute between insurers and providers.

The No Surprises Act says patients can't get hit with pricey, unexpected medical bills. Some experts say the regulation could also slow the growth of health insurance premiums.