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Committee advances bill requiring hospitals to post maternity pricing for uncomplicated births
Summary
RS 33406 would require hospitals that provide labor and delivery services to display comprehensive, consumer-friendly pricing for uncomplicated vaginal and cesarean births, including standard services and common additional charges, on a single page of their price estimator tool. The committee voted to send the bill to print.
Senator Blaylock explained RS 33406 would increase transparency for maternity care costs by requiring hospitals that provide labor and delivery services to clearly display comprehensive, consumer-friendly pricing for uncomplicated vaginal and cesarean births. He said the pricing must include standard services and common additional charges on a single, easily accessible page within the hospital’s price estimator tool.
The committee offered no extended debate and Senator Shippy moved to send RS 33406 to print; Senator Zuiderveld seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The bill was printed for further consideration and potential amendment in later hearings.
