Key Takeaways

Prior to Congress passing the 'No Surprises Act' in 2022, unexpected health care costs could easily overwhelm U.S. families' budgets

A new study finds that among insured adults, the legislation appears linked to an average $600 reduction in annual health care costs

Insurance premiums and the number of Americans with 'high burden medical spending' remained unchanged, however

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.

But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patients, a new study finds.

The bill prohibits unexpected bills after patients receive out-of-

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