The notification requirement follows the adoption of two consumer protection laws in April 2015 designed to reduce unexpected out-of-network medical bills for patients. The bills require health plans meet network adequacy criteria, disclose out-of-pocket notifications to consumers prior to treatment and protect patients who receive emergent care from paying out-of-network rates, among other stipulations.
The posted notices must inform patients of their right to submit surprise bills to independent dispute resolution. Patients must also have access to a list of the hospital’s standard charges and the in-network health plans.
The legislation was signed into law on Thursday by N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo. It will go into effect in February 2017.
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