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A new California law taking effect Jan. 1 targets the kind of surprise ambulance bills that put people in debt even though they had medical insurance.

A new California law targets out-of-network charges for insured patients who have no control over which ambulance company responds to a call for help.

A new California law taking effect Jan. 1 targets the kind of "surprise" ambulance bills that put people in debt even though they had medical insurance.

A new California law taking effect Jan. 1 targets the kind of "surprise" ambulance bills that put Mieles family in debt even though they had medical insurance. Patients will only pay the equivalent of in-network costs.

State residents with commercial health insurance stand to collectively save $44.5 million.

State residents with commercial health insurance stand to collectively save $44.5 million.

Surprise ambulance bills can leave families deeply in debt after a medical emergency. A new state law that forces insurance companies to negotiate payments is expected to save Californians tens of millions of dollars a year.

Surprise ambulance bills can leave families deeply in debt after a medical emergency. A new state law that forces insurance companies to negotiate payments is expected to save Californians tens of millions of dollars a year. Story from @CalMatters.

A new state law that forces insurance companies to negotiate payments is expected to save Californians tens of millions of dollars a year.