Beginning January 1, 2021, Virginia state law protects members from balance or “surprise billing.” Elective (self-funded) Group Health Plans must opt-in to this balance billing law at least 30 days prior to their effective date if they would like to offer this protection to their employees.

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Reminder on Action Required: Balance Billing Protection

As a courtesy to our self–funded groups, we would like to remind you that beginning January 1, 2021, many Virginians covered under health insurance plans will have protection from "surprise billing" or balance billing.