Effective Jan. 1st New Rule on Medical Bills

Another tort reform change is set to impact personal injury cases starting January 1, 2026, and it deals with how past medical expenses are presented and proved. In many situations, the focus won’t be only on what the hospital billed, but more on what was actually paid by health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or a Workers’ Compensation insurer.

That typically means the recoverable amount may be tied to the amounts paid on your behalf, plus your out-of-pocket costs like co-pays, deductibles, and other patient responsibility. At the same time, juries may still be allowed to see both the billed and paid amounts. So, having clean, complete documentation is mission-critical when it’s time to prove damages.

If you’ve been injured, don’t wait until paperwork is missing or billing gets confusing. Call Joubert Law Firm for a Free Case Evaluation and we’ll help you get the compensation you deserve.