32.1-137.01 - Posting of charity care policies. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-137.01. Posting of charity care policies.

All hospitals shall provide written information about the hospital's charitycare policies, including policies related to free and discounted care. Suchinformation shall be posted conspicuously in public areas of the hospital,including admissions or registration areas, emergency departments, andassociated waiting rooms. Information regarding specific eligibility criteriaand procedures for applying for charity care shall be (i) provided to apatient at the time of admission or discharge, or at the time services areprovided, (ii) included with any billing statements sent to uninsuredpatients, and (iii) included on any website maintained by the hospital.

(2009, c. 425.)