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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/24/2023
07/24/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Imposes new requirements on hospitals with respect to financial assistance policies and processes. Imposes new requirements on hospitals with respect to financial assistance policies and processes. Requires Oregon Health Authority to impose civil penalties for violation of requirements.].
AI Summary
This bill imposes new requirements on hospitals in Oregon regarding financial assistance policies and processes. It requires hospitals to screen uninsured, Medicaid-enrolled, or high-cost patients for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance, and to apply any eligible assistance before billing the patient. The bill also sets standards for hospitals' financial assistance application and appeals processes, and places new reporting requirements on hospitals related to financial assistance and debt collection activities. Additionally, the bill limits the interest hospitals can charge on medical debt and prohibits debt collection from a patient's family members who are not financially responsible.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Chapter 263, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024. (on 07/24/2023)
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