Florida Billing Rights
Additional State-Law Protections for Patients with State-Regulated Health Plans
Nonparticipating providers may not collect or attempt to collect any excess amount from insureds directly or indirectly (other than copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles) for:
- Covered emergency services provided in accordance with the coverage terms of an insured’s health insurance policy
- Nonemergency services provided in a contracted facility which the facility would be otherwise obligated to provide under contract with the insurer
- Nonemergency services when the insured does not have the ability and opportunity to choose a participating provider at the facility who is available to treat the insured
Filing a Complaint
You may file a complaint with the federal government through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or by calling 800-985-3059.
State Agency Contact Information
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Phone: 888-419-3456
Website: apps.fldfs.com/eservice/Default.aspx
Additional Information
Visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 800-985-3059 for more information about your rights under federal law.