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ID H0778
Amends and adds to existing law to revise and clarify provisions regarding requirements for extraordinary collection actions by health care providers against patients.
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Introduced
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
03/23/2022
03/23/2022
Passed
03/25/2022
03/25/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2022
03/31/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
IDAHO PATIENT ACT -- Amends and adds to existing law to revise and clarify provisions regarding requirements for extraordinary collection actions by health care providers against patients.
AI Summary
This bill amends and adds to existing law to revise and clarify provisions regarding requirements for extraordinary collection actions by health care providers against patients. It defines key terms like "consolidated summary of services" and "final notice before extraordinary collection action," and specifies the timeline and steps a health care provider must follow before pursuing extraordinary collection actions against a patient. The bill also limits the fees and costs a patient may be liable for in an extraordinary collection action, and clarifies the burden of proof and rebuttable presumptions related to notices provided to patients. Additionally, the bill includes severability and applicability provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Business Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2022 Session Law Chapter 263 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2021 SECTION 8 & 10; 03/25/2022 all other SECTIONS and shall apply to all extraordinary collection actions commenced on and after such date (on 03/31/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0778/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0778.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0778SOP.pdf |
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