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2022 SESSION
22104509DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 32.1-137.01 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 32.1-137.01. Posting of charity care policies.
All hospitals A. Every hospital
shall provide written information about the hospital's charity care policies,
including policies related to free and discounted care. Such information shall
be posted conspicuously in public areas of the hospital, including admissions
or registration areas, emergency departments, and associated waiting rooms.
Information regarding specific eligibility criteria and procedures for applying
for charity care shall also
be (i) provided to a patient at the time of admission or discharge, or at the
time services are provided,; (ii) included with any billing
statements sent to uninsured patients,; and (iii) included on any
website maintained by the hospital.
B. Every hospital that is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, shall make available information about the hospital's charity care policies, including information regarding specific eligibility criteria and procedures for applying for charity care, to individuals with low English proficiency in the same manner and languages, and to the same degree, as the hospital makes available other information regarding hospital programs and services. Such information shall be (i) provided to a patient at the time of admission or discharge, or at the time services are provided; (ii) included with any billing statements sent to uninsured patients; and (iii) included on any website maintained by the hospital.