The act also specifies that "unanticipated out-of-network care" shall include a referral or transfer from an in-network provider to an out-of-network provider in a situation where the only provider capable of rendering life-saving or life-sustaining treatment to the patient is an out-of-network provider.

Lastly, the act provides that in-network deductible, "co-pay, coinsurance," and out-of-pocket maximum cost-sharing requirements shall apply to claims for unanticipated out-of-network care, rather than the in-network deductible and out-of-pocket requirements alone.

This act is similar to HB 2417 (2020).

ERIC VANDER WEERD