2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 494

File Code: Health Care Facilities and Regulation
Sponsored By:
Senator Brochin
Entitled:
Health Services Cost Review Commission - Limit on Interest or Late Payment Fees

Synopsis:

Requiring the Health Services Cost Review Commission to prohibit a facility from charging a patient interest or late payment fees at a rate that exceeds a specified percentage.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates
Health Services Cost Review Commission
Hospitals -see also- Clinics; State Hospitals
Interest
Patients

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General
( 19-219 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered