Maine § 1716. - Charity care guidelines
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1716. — Charity care guidelines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1716.. Charity care guidelines
The department shall adopt reasonable guidelines for policies to be adopted and implemented by hospitals with respect to the provision of health care services to patients who are determined unable to pay for the services received. The department shall adopt income guidelines that are consistent with the guidelines applicable to the Hill-Burton Program established under 42 United States Code, Section 291, et seq. (1995). The guidelines and policies must include the requirement that upon admission or, in cases of emergency admission, before discharge of a patient, hospitals must investigate the coverage of the patient by any insurance or state or federal programs of medical assistance. The guidelines must include provisions for notice to the public and the opportunity for a fair hearing regarding eligibility for charity care. [PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §7 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 653, Pt. B, §8 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 696, Pt. A, §36 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1716.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1716. cover?
Section 1716. ("Charity care guidelines") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 1716.?
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