Bill > SB2442

Introduced Session

Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act. Provides that a hospital may not bill an uninsured patient that requires health care services if it determines, through its financial assistance screening process, that the patient has a household income that qualifies the person for free care under the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act. Provides that if the patient is deemed eligible for public health insurance or any other insurance product certified by the Department of Insurance, the hospital shall provide information to the patient about how the patient can apply for the insurance program.

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Bob Morgan (D)*,  Mike Simmons (D)*,  Carol Ammons (D),  Adriane Johnson (D),  Emil Jones (D),  Joyce Mason (D),  Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),  Laura Murphy (D),  Doris Turner (D),  Rachel Ventura (D),  Karina Villa (D), 

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0901 (on 08/09/2024)

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