Delaware General Assembly

House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce 3/16/23

Committee Hearing takes place within twelve legislative days.

3/16/23

K. Williams

Sen. Mantzavinos
Rep. Dorsey Walker

Sen. Gay, Hansen, Hoffner, Pinkney
Reps. Baumbach, Heffernan, Lambert, Morrison, Osienski

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.

This Act requires large health-care facilities to provide information to uninsured patients regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance. Information must be provided at the time of service or prior to discharge, and again with each billing statement. When patients receive emergency care, information must be provided within 5 days of discharge. This Act becomes effective 1 year from the date of its enactment or when final regulations are adopted by the Secretary, whichever occurs first.

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Takes effect upon being signed into law

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