On the recordApril 1, 2019
Surprise medical bills occur when patients covered by health insurance are subject to higher than expected out-of-pocket costs for care received from a provider who is outside their plan's network.
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congress.govFrederica Wilson: “Surprise medical bills occur when patients covered by health insurance are subject to higher than expected out-of-pocket…”
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Wilson defines surprise medical billing and its impact on patients.
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