HB 565 (see companion bill SB 514) – Maryland

Status: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2021
Link: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0565?ys=2021RS

Specifying the method for calculating family income to be used to consider free or reduced-cost medical care under a certain hospital financial assistance policy; requiring that the description of a hospital’s financial assistance policy include a section that allows a patient to indicate the patient is aware of the policy; prohibiting a hospital from charging interest or fees on certain debts incurred by patients; requiring the Health Services Cost Review Commission to develop guidelines for an income-based payment plan; etc.


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