Direct answer
Yes, it prohibits healthcare providers and facilities from billing patients for out-of-network emergency services at higher costs than in-network rates. You are only responsible for your in-network cost-sharing amounts, such as copayments or coinsurance.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal implementation guidelines for the No Surprises Act. For additional information about patient rights and protections under this law, see the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services‘ guidance on surprise billing.
What this means for you
Yes, it prohibits healthcare providers and facilities from billing patients for out-of-network emergency services at higher costs than in-network rates. You are only responsible for your in-network cost-sharing amounts, such as copayments or coinsurance.
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