New Jersey residents are paying up to $1 billion each year in surprise out-of-network medical bills. Squeezing patients for more money through confusing or deceptive billing is not a pro-consumer business model. Consumers deserve transparency and a baseline of protection from their lawmakers.

Whether it’s a routine trip to the doctor, or a more dire emergency, New Jersey residents should be focused on their health, not wondering if they’ll be paying off deceptive surprise bills for years to come. It is imperative that you ensure adequate patient protections and stop these surprise medical bills. Support the Out-of-Network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act.