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FL H0547
Bill
Status
Passed
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 395.3011, Florida Statutes, to broaden the definition of "extraordinary collection action" by removing the limitation that it applies only to care covered under a facility's financial assistance policy, making it applicable to bills for all care provided by a licensed facility
- Prohibits licensed facilities from taking extraordinary collection actions—including selling debt, reporting to credit bureaus, placing liens, garnishing wages, or denying future care—until specific conditions are met, such as determining financial assistance eligibility and providing an itemized bill
- Creates an exception to the 30-day written notice requirement for debt sales when the sale contract stipulates that no interest or fees may be added, no other extraordinary collection actions may be taken by the debt purchaser, and the debt must be returned to the facility if the individual is found eligible for financial assistance
- Maintains protections prohibiting extraordinary collection actions while a patient is negotiating a bill in good faith, complying with a payment plan, or during an ongoing grievance or insurance claim appeal process
- Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Medical Debt
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-98
5/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/31/2025
Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee2/19/2025
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