This bill prevents hospitals from sending medical debt to collection agencies in six specific situations: when a patient appeals an insurance denial, before checking if the patient qualifies for hospital financial assistance, before providing an itemized bill, for 30 days after written notice of collection action, while the patient is negotiating the bill amount in good faith, or while the patient is making payments under an agreed payment plan. Patients who believe a hospital violated these protections can sue the hospital for actual damages and attorney's fees.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 183
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-011
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day