Illinois § 4-4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-4.
(a) Hospitals shall make available to prospective patients information on the normal charge incurred for any procedure or operation the prospective patient is considering. (b) The Department of Public Health shall require hospitals to post, either by physical or electronic means, in prominent letters, the established charges for services, where applicable, including but not limited to the hospital's private room charge, semi-private room charge, charge for a room with 3 or more beds, intensive care room charges, emergency room charge, operating room charge, electrocardiogram charge, anesthesia charge, chest x-ray charge, blood sugar charge, blood chemistry charge, tissue exam charge, blood typing charge and Rh factor charge. The definitions of each charge to be posted shall be determined by the Department. (Source: P.A. 102-4, eff. 4-27-21.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-4
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-4 cover?
Section 4-4 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 § 4-4?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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