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NY A10639
Bill
Status
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Not-for-profit hospitals organized under not-for-profit corporation law or qualifying as 501(c)(3) entities must disclose to all patients and authorized representatives that charitable programs exist to help low to moderate-income persons with medical bills.
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Hospitals must post information about charitable programs conspicuously on their website, lobby areas, and other patient-visible locations, including program details and contact information.
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Hospitals must post notice of charitable programs on the first page of all medical bills and intake documents (including electronic formats) in the same font size and format as the bill or document.
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Hospital social workers must be informed of available charitable programs for low to moderate-income persons and must disclose this information to patients.
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The act becomes effective 120 days after enactment, with authority granted to implement necessary regulatory changes prior to the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires not-for-profit hospitals inform patients that low to moderate-income persons may qualify for help with medical bills through such hospitals' charitable programs by disclosing such information to patients, posting such information conspicuously, and through social workers.
Last Action
referred to health
7/6/2022