Texas HB1612 mandates hospitals to accept direct payments from non-enrollee patients for healthcare services, with a cap of 25% above the lowest.

HB1612 amends the Health and Safety Code to require hospitals to accept full direct payment from patients who are not enrolled in a health benefit plan. This payment must be made within 60 days of the patient receiving a bill or final accounting for the service. The amount cannot exceed 25% more than the lowest contracted rate the hospital accepts from other health benefit plans, excluding Medicaid, the child health plan, and Medicare. This law takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1612 mandates hospitals to accept direct payments from non-enrollee patients for healthcare services, with a cap of 25% above the lowest.

HB1612 amends the Health and Safety Code to require hospitals to accept full direct payment from patients who are not enrolled in a health benefit plan. This payment must be made within 60 days of the patient receiving a bill or final accounting for the service. The amount cannot exceed 25% more than the lowest contracted rate the hospital accepts from other health benefit plans, excluding Medicaid, the child health plan, and Medicare. This law takes effect on September 1, 2025.