Bill > SB116

This bill aims to provide discounted care for indigent patients in Colorado who receive inpatient or outpatient hospital services not covered by the Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP). The key provisions include: defining "inpatient hospital service" and "outpatient hospital service" based on federal regulations, expanding the definition of "qualified patient" to include those who attest to residing in Colorado and have a household income not exceeding 250% of the federal poverty level, requiring healthcare facilities and professionals to provide discounts on emergency hospital and other non-CICP services, and mandating reporting requirements to evaluate compliance with the new screening, discounted care, payment plan, and collections practices. The bill also authorizes hospitals to determine presumptive eligibility for medical assistance. An appropriation is provided to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to implement the act.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-116