Illinois HB5390 amends the Fair Patient Billing Act to enhance protections for uninsured patients.
HB5390 amends the Fair Patient Billing Act to improve protections for uninsured patients in Illinois. The bill mandates that hospitals cannot deny benefits based on immigration status or assets. It requires hospitals to screen uninsured patients for public health insurance eligibility and financial assistance. Hospitals must offer uninsured patients a discount based on their income and provide information on how to apply for public health insurance. The bill also sets limits on collection actions and requires hospitals to ensure outsourced health care services comply with the Act.
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