The No Surprises Act was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and is designed to protect consumers from balance billing or “surprise medical bills.”
The requirements of the No Surprises Act apply to all health care providers and health care facilities, and are designed to protect consumers from:
Additionally, self-pay or uninsured patients will be provided a Good Faith Estimate that includes an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
If you believe you have been incorrectly billed by Memorial Hermann, please contact us at (713) 338-5502 or (800) 526-2121.
If you believe you have been incorrectly billed by Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG), please contact us at (713) 338-5566.
For additional information or complaints, you may contact the Federal No Surprises Help Desk at (800) 985-3059 or the Texas Department of Insurance at (800) 252-3439.
Learn more here about protections for consumers, understanding costs in advance to avoid surprise bills, and what happens when payment disagreements arise after receiving medical care