The Texas Two-Step: Implementation of State Balance Billing Law Reveals Gaps in Consumer Protections

In Congress and state legislatures across the country, policymakers are debating fixes to surprise medical bills. The federal government has yet to enact comprehensive reforms, but a number of states have taken steps to protect consumers. One such state is Texas, which last year enacted a new law holding consumers harmless in situations that commonly lead to surprise medical bills. However, Texas’ experience presents a cautionary tale for federal and state policymakers. CHIR’s Rachel Schwab takes a look at how previously proposed rules would have created a huge loophole in the law, and how new regulatory efforts better address consumer protection concerns. Continue reading →

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