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FL S1742
Bill
AI Summary
- Health care facilities that refuse to provide or refer health care services based on federal or state denial-of-care provisions must adopt a policy by October 1, 2022, to provide patients with a complete written list of refused services before any care is initiated
- Covered entities must submit their complete list of refused services to the Florida Department of Health by October 1, 2022, and notify the department within 30 days of any changes; the list must also accompany any state grant or contract application related to health care services
- Non-compliant covered entities face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per day of non-compliance
- The Department of Health must publish and maintain on its website by January 1, 2023, a current list of all covered entities and their refused services, and must develop a public education program on how denial of health care services affects access, quality, and vulnerable communities
- The act does not authorize health care denials or discrimination, does not limit existing causes of action or remedies under state or federal law, and compliance does not reduce liability for refused services
Legislative Description
Denial of Health Care Services
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/14/2022
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