HB 2591 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, providing for reporting costs associated with health care for illegal migrants.

This bill requires hospitals licensed in Pennsylvania to report the number of admissions and emergency visits made by individuals defined as illegal migrants. Hospitals must submit these figures annually to the state Department of Health, which will then publish a public report detailing the total costs of uncompensated care and its impact on hospital funding. The compiled data will also be shared with state legislative leaders and committee chairs to inform policy discussions. Ultimately, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding the financial burden of providing care to undocumented immigrants within the state's healthcare system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 9, 2024 Last action Oct 9, 2024
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