Illinois HB4461 amends the Fair Patient Billing Act to restrict hospitals from filing liens on patients' primary residences or other real property.
Illinois HB4461 amends the Fair Patient Billing Act to prohibit hospitals from filing for or being granted a lien on a patient's primary residence or any other real property for unpaid medical debt. The bill also mandates that hospitals offer uninsured patients a reasonable payment plan and verify their inability to pay in full. Additionally, it requires hospitals to provide information on charity care options to uninsured patients, regardless of their immigration status or residency. The provisions take effect on January 1, 2027.
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