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IL HB5390
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dagmara Avelar
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AI Summary
- Prohibits hospitals from denying financial assistance, discounts, or other protections based on a patient's citizenship, immigration status, or assets
- Requires all Illinois hospitals to use a uniform financial assistance application form developed by the Attorney General by December 31, 2026, with eligibility based solely on household income rather than assets
- Mandates that every hospital bill and collection notice inform patients in their preferred language about available financial assistance and charity care programs
- Grants patients at least 90 days to appeal a denial of financial assistance and requires hospitals to provide contact information for the Attorney General's Health Care Bureau
- Extends billing and collection protections to patients receiving care from third-party providers that hospitals outsource services to on-site
Legislative Description
PATIENT BILL & OUTSOURCED CARE
Last Action
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Availability & Accessibility2/24/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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