Georgia’s state Senate passed legislation Monday that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
The legislation, passed unanimously, would require insurers in many cases to pay for care by a doctor or at a hospital that is not within their network of medical providers. It also would limit patient liability for any costs.
Lawmakers have been working on legislation to limit surprise billing for several years without success. But the effort has gained momentum this session. State House and Senate members working on the issue have come to a consensus — a mirror bill is advancing in the House — and Gov. Brian Kemp has identified the issue as one of his top priorities for the year.
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