US Medical Term · insurance
No Surprises Act
Ley de No Sorpresas
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | No Surprises Act |
| Spanish (Español) | Ley de No Sorpresas |
| Chinese (中文) | 無意外帳單法 |
| Korean (한국어) | 놀라운 청구 방지법 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đạo luật Không Bất Ngờ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | No Surprises Act |
| Portuguese (Português) | Lei de Sem Surpresas |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กฎหมาย No Surprises Act |
| Japanese (日本語) | サプライズ請求防止法 |
What it means
The No Surprises Act is a federal law effective January 1, 2022, that protects patients from unexpected medical bills. It limits what out-of-network providers can charge patients in emergencies, or when an out-of-network provider is used at an in-network facility without the patient's informed consent. Under this law, patients pay no more than in-network cost-sharing amounts in these situations. Providers and insurers must resolve payment disputes through an independent dispute resolution process. The law also requires providers to give good-faith cost estimates before scheduled services. Violations can be reported to the federal government.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Does the No Surprises Act apply to the bill I received?
¿Se aplica la Ley de No Sorpresas a la factura que recibí?
I believe my rights under the No Surprises Act were violated.
Creo que se violaron mis derechos bajo la Ley de No Sorpresas.
Can you provide a good-faith estimate as required by the No Surprises Act?
¿Pueden proporcionarme una estimación de buena fe según lo requiere la Ley de No Sorpresas?
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Last reviewed: September 2026