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HB2736: Requiring hospitals to screen all patients for eligibility for such hospital's financial assistance program or charity care policy.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires hospitals in Kansas to screen all patients for eligibility in their financial assistance programs or charity care policies.
Who This Affects
The bill would affect patients who are uninsured or underinsured and may not be able to pay for hospital services. This includes low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Key Provisions
• Requires hospitals to screen all patients for eligibility in their financial assistance programs or charity care policies
• Applies to all hospitals in Kansas, regardless of size or type
• Does not specify the criteria for determining eligibility or the terms of the financial assistance
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Timeline
Introduced
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Last Action
House Final Action - Not passed; Yea: 20 Nay: 102
Feb 18, 2026
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