Direct answer
No, if you voluntarily seek care from an out-of-network provider and sign a formal consent form, the No Surprises Act protections against balance billing do not apply.
Regulatory standards published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning balance billing disclosures and patient consent waivers. For additional information about patient protections and disclosure requirements, see the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services‘ guide to the No Surprises Act.
What this means for you
No, if you voluntarily seek care from an out-of-network provider and sign a formal consent form, the No Surprises Act protections against balance billing do not apply.
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