No Surprises Act Enforcement Act

# No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (S 2420) Summary **What It Does:** This bill would strengthen enforcement of the "No Surprises Act," a law already in place that protects patients from unexpected medical bills. The existing law prevents patients from receiving large bills when they receive emergency care or see out-of-network doctors at in-network facilities without knowing it. This new bill would add stronger penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure healthcare providers and insurers follow the rules. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact patients receiving medical care, health insurance companies, and healthcare providers (hospitals, doctors, clinics).

Essentially, it's designed to protect anyone who uses healthcare services from being blindsided by bills they didn't anticipate. **Key Provisions & Status:** While specific details aren't fully detailed in available information, the bill focuses on enforcement—meaning it would give regulators more tools to catch and punish violations of existing surprise billing protections. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS).