"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 70.01 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) Health care providers licensed under Title 18 RCW and health care facilities licensed under Title 70 RCW, shall provide the following to a patient upon request:
     (a) An estimate of fees and charges related to a specific service, visit, or stay; and
     (b) Information regarding other types of fees or charges a patient may receive in conjunction with their visit to the provider or facility. Hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW may fulfill this requirement by providing a statement and contact information as described in RCW 70.41.400.
     (2) Providers and facilities listed in subsection (1) of this section may, after disclosing estimated charges and fees to a patient, refer the patient to the patient's insurer, if applicable, for specific information on the insurer's charges and fees, any cost-sharing responsibilities required of the patient, and the network status of ancillary providers who may or may not share the same network status as the provider or facility.
     (3) Except for hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, providers and facilities listed in subsection (1) of this section must post a notice in a location visible to all patients that says, "You have the right to know the estimated cost of your health services before you consent to the services. Please do not hesitate to ask for information."

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 70.41 RCW to read as follows:
     Hospitals licensed under this chapter shall provide notice to patients undergoing scheduled elective procedures containing at least the following language: "You may request information about the estimated charges of your hospital services. Please do not hesitate to ask for information.""