Surprise doctor’s bill? You might not have to pay it.

A surprise bill from a doctor or other medical provider can be unwelcome.

Good news: You might not have to pay it.

A new federal law and 2019 state law ban surprise billing in emergencies or when you didn’t have a choice of doctors. Federal law also protects you from surprise bills from air ambulance services.

If you get a surprise bill, visit the Texas Department of Insurance website,  www.tdi.texas.gov  and click on “ Get help with a surprise medical bill.

Have a question about insurance? Call the Texas Department of Insurance at 800-252-3439 or visit www.tdi.texas.gov.

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