| Assembly Bill 774 |
| Very similar to AB 232 (Chan), which addressed self-pay
policies in hospitals; now includes a requirement for OSHPD to develop a
standardized application for patients, to determine eligibility for charity
care or government health insurance programs; would create a private right to
action. |
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AB774 by Assemblymember Wilma Chan
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| Uninsured and Overcharged: Consumer protections for hospital Patients |
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the Capital |
| A site dedicated to the Legislative status of the AB 774. |
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| Senate Bill 24 |
| Would impose charity care and reduced payment policies on ALL
hospitals; not-for-profit hospitals would be subject to addtional requirements
and sanctions; would create a private right of action; would require a
percentage of net revenues to be spent on charity care. |
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| California State Senate |
| A site dedicated to the Legislative status of the SB 24. |
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