HB3153 Summary

• Amends the Code of Civil Procedure Section 2-1205 to add two new categories of deductions from negligence judgments against licensed hospitals or physicians.

• Adds 100% deduction for medical charges, hospital charges, or nursing/caretaking charges that exceed the amount actually paid (not the billed amount) by the injured person or third parties.

• Adds 100% deduction for medical charges exceeding amounts paid by governmental or charitable entities when the health provider has released the injured party from all claims.

• Requires application for reduction within 30 days and limits total reductions to no more than 50% of the judgment amount, with exceptions for subrogation rights and insurance premiums paid by plaintiff.

• Prohibits reductions for medical expenses directly attributable to the defendant's negligent acts or omissions.