Texas HB3708 mandates charity care screening for patients by nonprofit hospitals and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

Texas HB3708 amends the Health and Safety Code to require non-disproportionate share hospitals to screen all patients for charity care eligibility. Hospitals must apply any applicable discounts before billing patients and inform them of financial assistance availability. If a hospital incorrectly denies charity care, it must refund the amount and reimburse associated costs. Incorrect debt collection actions by hospitals result in invalidating the debt.

Texas HB3708 mandates charity care screening for patients by nonprofit hospitals and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

Texas HB3708 amends the Health and Safety Code to require non-disproportionate share hospitals to screen all patients for charity care eligibility. Hospitals must apply any applicable discounts before billing patients and inform them of financial assistance availability. If a hospital incorrectly denies charity care, it must refund the amount and reimburse associated costs. Incorrect debt collection actions by hospitals result in invalidating the debt.