Texas HB2587 mandates annual reports on uncompensated hospital care costs for persons not lawfully present in the U.S.

Texas HB2587 amends the Government Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission to annually report on the cost and impact of uncompensated hospital care provided to persons not lawfully present in the U.S. The reports must include the total cost incurred by hospitals and the financial impact on hospitals. Hospitals must include a question about patients' citizenship or immigration status on intake forms, with a statement that responses will not affect care. The initial report is due by November 1, 2027, with subsequent reports due annually by November 1.

Texas HB2587 mandates annual reports on uncompensated hospital care costs for persons not lawfully present in the U.S.

Texas HB2587 amends the Government Code to require the Health and Human Services Commission to annually report on the cost and impact of uncompensated hospital care provided to persons not lawfully present in the U.S. The reports must include the total cost incurred by hospitals and the financial impact on hospitals. Hospitals must include a question about patients' citizenship or immigration status on intake forms, with a statement that responses will not affect care. The initial report is due by November 1, 2027, with subsequent reports due annually by November 1.