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Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021

Introduced: July 21, 2021 Introduced by: Smith, Tina Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021

This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. This includes the rates at which insurance plans must reimburse providers of such tests.

The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to survey and report on the cash prices of testing services and the compliance of providers with the requirement to publish the prices of tests.

Additionally, HHS, jointly with the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor, must issue guidance clarifying the process for submitting claims for testing services.

What's happening now July 21, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 533 Related bill Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 21, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2411: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2411/
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"S. 2411: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2411/.
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S. 2411, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2411/.
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