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No Surprises Act
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The No Surprises Act requires health plans to protect patients from surprise bills when receiving care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities or during emergency services. BCBSKS is implementing changes that will affect how surprise billing situations are handled, with full implementation required by January 1, 2022.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2022: Billing team must review BCBSKS No Surprises Act Fact Sheet and contact BCBSKS provider consultant for implementation guidance. Monitor for additional regulatory details and workflow changes related to surprise billing scenarios involving out-of-network providers at in-network facilities and emergency services.