Sentence examples for surprise billing from inspiring English sources

3. Take steps to protect yourself from surprise billing for out-of-network care.

Out-of-network charges will be capped, and surprise billing would be outlawed.

That figure is "quite jarring," said Loren Adler, co-author of a recent report on surprise billing.

●If a private company serves your area, ask the company what its policies are on surprise billing, also called "balance billing," and what its rates are.

Very few states have laws limiting ambulance charges, and most state laws that protect patients from surprise billing do not apply to ground ambulance rides, according to Brian Werfel, a consultant to the American Ambulance Association.

That practice, known as "balance billing" the patient ― or "surprise billing" as it is known more colloquially ― will no longer be allowed in California starting July 1.

What About Other Surprise Bills?

Sometimes consumers receive a "surprise bill" — one that is completely unexpected or far higher than expected.

If you receive a surprise bill or find an error on your bill, take proactive steps immediately.

As Mr. Pruner might have predicted after his surprise bill, the answer was rather negative.

If you find any errors on your bill or receive a surprise bill, contact the hospital or doctor's office directly as soon as possible.