SB13

An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Charity Care And Financial Assistance.

Complete·7/20/26

Delaware SB13 amends hospital charity care and financial assistance policies, including notice requirements, application processes, and eligibility.

Delaware SB13 amends Title 6 and Title 16 of the Delaware Code to enhance hospital charity care and financial assistance policies. The bill mandates that hospitals post notices of financial assistance availability in multiple languages and provide staff assistance for application completion. It requires hospitals to offer financial assistance screening and applications to uninsured patients, self-payers, and those with balances over $500.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Jul 20

Signed by Governor

Jun 23

House

Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 13 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 18

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits