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MS HB988
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Preston Sullivan
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AI Summary
- Hospitals must notify patients by registered mail with return receipt requested before referring unpaid bills to a collection agency
- Notification must state that failure to pay will result in referral to a collection agency
- State Department of Health may fine hospitals up to $1,000 for each violation after conducting a due process hearing
- Violations are reported by patients or former patients who are contacted by collection agencies without receiving prior notification
- Act takes effect July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Hospitals; require to notify patients before referring patient's account to collection agency.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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