Tag Archives: No Surprises Act

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The Biden administration announced new initiatives Friday that could reduce health care costs, though none will take effect immediately. The changes include a proposed rule that would reduce the amount of time short-term health insurance plans can last and require companies that offer the plans to …

A federal law going into effect on Jan. 1 is meant to cut down on surprise medical expenses and safeguard millions from unexpected medical bills. The No Surprises Act is part of legislation meant to protect patients who unknowingly receive care that is not covered by their insurance. In many …