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HB 2458 Posting of charity care policies; requires hospitals to post information related thereto.

Introduced by: John M. O'Bannon, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Posting of charity care policies.  Requires all hospitals to provide written information about the hospital's charity care policies, including policies related to free and discounted care, in public areas of the hospital including admissions or registration areas, emergency departments, and associated waiting rooms.  The bill further provides that information about eligibility criteria and procedures for applying for charity care shall be provided to patients at the time of admission or discharge, at the time services are provided, with any billing statements, and on any website maintained by the hospital.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Posting of charity care policies.  Requires all hospitals to post information related to charity care, including specific eligibility criteria and procedures for applying for charity care, on a website maintained by the hospital, and in public areas of the hospital.