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