SB 0449
Health facilities: hospitals; hospital financial assistance act; enact. Creates new act.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Hospital Financial Assistance Act, requires Michigan hospitals to create and implement programs to help patients who struggle to pay their medical bills. It establishes guidelines for eligibility, discounts, and how hospitals must inform patients about these programs. The bill also mandates annual reporting by hospitals and creates a fund to help relieve medical debt for those who don't qualify for assistance.
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Edward W. McBroom
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