SB 134
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services for a medical debt relief grant program. (BDR S-74)
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Bill overview
This bill allocates $5 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services. This money will be used to fund a grant program administered by a nonprofit organization. The goal of this program is to provide financial assistance to local governments to purchase medical debt and ultimately eliminate it for patients facing financial hardship across Nevada. The program includes specific reporting requirements and restrictions on administrative expenses.
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