Bill · S. 2497· Senate(119-S-2497)
Fair Billing Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Fair Billing Act" aims to amend the Social Security Act by requiring off-campus outpatient departments of healthcare providers to have a separate identification number and to submit attestations of compliance. This is intended to ensure proper billing practices and oversight. The changes would go into effect on January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The act has a potential positive impact for seniors because it aims to ensure proper billing practices and oversight.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The act has a potential positive impact for low income households, by ensuring correct and transparent billing.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The act could have a positive impact for middle-class households by ensuring proper billing practices and oversight.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The act could increase administrative costs for business owners, namely healthcare providers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The requirement for separate identification numbers for off-campus outpatient departments, as described in SEC. 2 (a), could lead to more transparent and accurate billing. This might help patients better understand their medical bills and potentially reduce instances of incorrect charges.
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The mandated attestations of compliance with regulations, per SEC. 2 (a), could help ensure that off-campus departments adhere to quality standards. This could improve patient care and safety at these locations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The new requirements for identification numbers and attestations, as mentioned in SEC. 2 (a), could potentially increase administrative burdens and costs for healthcare providers. These increased costs could then be passed on to patients in the form of higher prices for medical services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas