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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act shall not charge a covered hospital employee more than 10% of the total health insurance premium cost. Provides that any agreement permitting a charge to a covered hospital employee in excess of 10% of the total health insurance premium cost shall be deemed invalid, void, and unenforceable. Provides that a hospital in violation of those provisions shall pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Public Health for each impacted covered hospital employee.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Hospital Licensing Act to cap the amount a hospital can charge its employees for health insurance premiums. Specifically, a "covered hospital employee," which includes a broad range of hospital staff and certain contracted workers involved in patient care or support services, cannot be charged more than 10% of the total cost of their health insurance premium. A "health insurance premium" refers to the cost of medical, dental, or vision coverage. This provision applies to "large hospitals," defined as those with at least $1 billion in net patient revenue or part of a health system with that revenue. Any agreement that requires a covered hospital employee to pay more than 10% of their premium will be considered invalid and unenforceable. Hospitals that violate this rule will face a civil penalty of $500 for each employee affected.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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