House Bill No. 5320 (CT)

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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