Bill > SB980

This bill expands existing law that prevents healthcare providers from charging patients for completing forms related to public benefit programs, such as Medi-Cal or Social Security disability, to also prohibit charging fees for completing health-related forms required by educational institutions for a student's participation in school, childcare, or school-sponsored activities. This means that if a school needs a form filled out by a doctor for a child to participate in a field trip or attend daycare, the doctor cannot charge the parent for that specific paperwork. The bill clarifies that healthcare providers must provide information they have on file for these forms and can inform patients if an examination is needed to obtain further information, and it also lists various public benefit programs for clarity.

Health and Social Services

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