No Suprises Act

The No Surprises Act is a U.S. law designed to safeguard patients from unexpected and often substantial medical bills. It mandates that patients cannot be charged out-of-network rates for emergency services, regardless of the facility's network status. Additionally, it protects patients from surprise bills for non-emergency services provided by out-of-network physicians at in-network hospitals. The Act also extends protections to out-of-network air ambulance services, ensuring patients are not burdened with exorbitant charges. Consequently, patients are only liable for their in-network cost-sharing amounts in these circumstances, providing greater financial stability and predictability.