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This bill requires health care providers to provide patients with a written notice at least 60 days before initiating debt collection for medical services or supplies. Specifically, the bill adds a new section (Section 185.004) to the Texas Health and Safety Code mandating that health care providers send a written notice to patients informing them of their intent to pursue debt collection a minimum of 60 days prior to taking such action. The bill will apply only to debt collection proceedings initiated on or after its effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. By requiring this advance notice, the bill aims to give patients additional time to address outstanding medical bills, potentially arrange payment plans, or seek financial assistance before formal debt collection efforts commence, thereby providing a consumer protection measure in the healthcare billing process.

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