Illinois § 11.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.5.
Uniform standards of obstetrical care regardless of ability to pay. (a) No hospital may promulgate policies or implement practices that determine differing standards of obstetrical care based upon a patient's source of payment or ability to pay for medical services. (b) Each hospital shall develop a written policy statement reflecting the requirements of subsection (a) and shall post, either by physical or electronic means, written notices of this policy in the obstetrical admitting areas of the hospital by July 1, 2004. Notices posted pursuant to this Section shall be posted in the predominant language or languages spoken in the hospital's service area. (Source: P.A. 102-4, eff. 4-27-21.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.5 cover?
Section 11.5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 11.5?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 11.5 apply to my situation?
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