<p>Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.com</p><p>Phone: (305)877-5054</p><p>Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw</p><p>Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw</p><p>YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw</p><p>The <strong>No Surprises Act</strong> is a federal law in the United Statesthat went into effect on <strong>January 1, 2022</strong>. Enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the NSA is designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills occurring inemergency situations or when they receive care from out-of-network providers at the facilities of in-network providers. This type of billing is commonly referred to as “surprise billing.” The Act prohibits out-of-network providersfrom directly billing patients for certain services and instead requires them to seek payment from the patient’s health plan. If a patient is uninsured or opts for self-pay for a service, the NSA’s protections often provide the opportunity to get a good faith estimate of the cost of care up front.</p>