AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REIMBURSEMENT OF NONPROFIT HOSPITALS FOR THE TREATMENT OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.

HB 6604 requires the state to reimburse independent nonprofit hospitals for all costs of treating undocumented immigrants at the highest rate paid by health insurers, within 90 days of receiving a hospital invoice. This directly affects nonprofit hospitals that currently bear the financial burden of caring for undocumented patients without reimbursement. The bill establishes a clear payment mechanism to cover nonrecoverable costs, aligning reimbursement rates with private insurance standards. It aims to provide financial relief to these hospitals by ensuring timely state funding for this specific care.