Pennsylvania HB79 establishes the Medical Debt Relief Program and sets requirements for hospital-based financial assistance.
Pennsylvania HB79 establishes the Medical Debt Relief Program within the Department of Health to discharge medical debt of eligible residents by contracting with a medical debt relief coordinator. The bill mandates the development of uniform financial assistance forms and policies for hospitals, ensuring accessibility and translation into primary languages. It also requires hospitals to provide information about financial assistance programs and report on their policies.
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