Michigan HB6071 mandates hospitals to establish financial assistance programs for patients.

Michigan HB6071, known as the Hospital Financial Assistance Act, requires hospitals to create and implement financial assistance programs for patients by January 1, 2027. These programs must base eligibility on federal poverty guidelines, provide up to 100% discounts for uninsured patients with incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty level, and consider the financial resources and out-of-pocket expenses of insured patients. Hospitals must publish information about these programs in easily understood terms on bills, statements, and their websites.

Michigan HB6071 mandates hospitals to establish financial assistance programs for patients.

Michigan HB6071, known as the Hospital Financial Assistance Act, requires hospitals to create and implement financial assistance programs for patients by January 1, 2027. These programs must base eligibility on federal poverty guidelines, provide up to 100% discounts for uninsured patients with incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty level, and consider the financial resources and out-of-pocket expenses of insured patients. Hospitals must publish information about these programs in easily understood terms on bills, statements, and their websites.