Michigan SB0449 establishes the hospital financial assistance act, requiring hospitals to implement financial assistance programs for patients.

Michigan SB0449, the hospital financial assistance act, mandates hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for patients by January 1, 2027. These programs must base eligibility on federal poverty guidelines, provide information in easily understood terms, and offer up to a 100% discount for uninsured patients with incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty guidelines. Hospitals must also publish information on their financial assistance programs and notify patients of their rights.

Michigan SB0449 establishes the hospital financial assistance act, requiring hospitals to implement financial assistance programs for patients.

Michigan SB0449, the hospital financial assistance act, mandates hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for patients by January 1, 2027. These programs must base eligibility on federal poverty guidelines, provide information in easily understood terms, and offer up to a 100% discount for uninsured patients with incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty guidelines. Hospitals must also publish information on their financial assistance programs and notify patients of their rights.