Illinois HB1434 mandates transparency in hospital-based facility fees, requiring written notices and signage.
HB1434, the Health Care Facility Fee Transparency Act, requires hospitals and health systems to provide written notices to patients about facility fees. For non-emergency care, notice must be sent at least three days before the appointment. For emergency care, notice must be provided as soon as practicable after stabilization. The notice must include information about the facility fee, potential financial liability, and the difference in costs compared to non-hospital-based facilities.
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