SB20-188
Plain Language In Hospital Bills
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement for the use of plain language in bills for medical services.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires a health care facility to provide an itemized statement or bill to a patient within 30 days after discharge from the facility or within 7 days after the patient's written request. The statement or bill must list all medical services provided in understandable language, without using procedure codes or drug codes exclusively and with a breakdown of the charges for which payment is expected from the patient.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Rhonda Fields
Committees
Senate
Health & Human Services
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 20-188 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/02/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |