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House Bill No. 5320 (CT)
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Created on March 23, 2024
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Problem
Solution
Documented and undocumented CT residents are experiencing medical debt due to the lack of hospital financial assistance. Medical debt contributes to economic and health inequity which is why this should be addressed
Policy and change is the only way to solve this issue. This bill could launch change and help to achieve more policies in the future
House Bill No. 5320
An Act Concerning Hospital Financial Assistance
How to Support
Statistics
- Contact State/ town representatives
- Contact organizations to gather support
- Attend hearings/testify
- Educate and encourage others
18%
12%
280,000
of that 12%, are individuals living in POC Communities
of all CT residents have medical debt in collections
CT residents have medical debt
Representatives in Support of Bill
This bill would ensure low-income Connecticut residents (documented and undocumented), receive hospital financial assistance. It will also hold CT hospitals accountable for their lack of financial assistance through an annual review.
Joint Favorable Report
Official Bill Document
Keith Denning
Josh Elliott
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