Indiana HB1335 mandates nonprofit hospitals to develop and implement community benefits plans, ensuring they spend more on community benefits than on.

HB1335 requires nonprofit hospitals in Indiana to create a community benefits plan that includes charity care, government-sponsored indigent health care, donations, and education. The plan must exceed the hospital's estimated tax exemption value. Hospitals must notify patients about payment assistance programs and post signs in multiple languages in key areas. Annual reports on community benefits must be filed with the state department, which reviews compliance and expenditure data. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1335 mandates nonprofit hospitals to develop and implement community benefits plans, ensuring they spend more on community benefits than on.

HB1335 requires nonprofit hospitals in Indiana to create a community benefits plan that includes charity care, government-sponsored indigent health care, donations, and education. The plan must exceed the hospital's estimated tax exemption value. Hospitals must notify patients about payment assistance programs and post signs in multiple languages in key areas. Annual reports on community benefits must be filed with the state department, which reviews compliance and expenditure data. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Effective July 1, 2026.