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ID H0353
Bill
Status
3/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "compensation" to clarify that reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred by volunteer health care providers does not constitute compensation.
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Expands immunity protections to include health care providers who offer health screenings at community health screening events, in addition to those providing services at free medical clinics.
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Requires health care providers and patients to execute a written waiver in advance specifying that services are provided without expectation of compensation as a condition for immunity eligibility.
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Waives immunity for health care providers who carry liability insurance, but limits recovery to the applicable insurance coverage limits.
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Clarifies that registration and compliance requirements for free medical clinics do not apply to community health screening events.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity for volunteer health care providers.
HEALTH CARE
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 7, 2018 Session Law Chapter 38 Effective: 07/01/2018
3/7/2018