Search Results: keywords:"safety net hospitals"

  • S. 4289 — To cancel existing medical debt, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,313

    The Medical Debt Cancellation Act aims to eliminate existing medical debt in the United States. It proposes a grant program to help hospitals cancel medical debts owed by patients, prioritizing safety net hospitals and aiding low-income populations. The bill also implements...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine if someone didn't have to pay money they owed because they got sick and went to the doctor. This bill wants to help hospitals erase that kind of money-owing, especially for people who have a hard time paying, and make sure the rules about it are clear and fair.

  • H. R. 8311 — To cancel existing medical debt, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,391

    The bill, titled the "Medical Debt Cancellation Act," aims to eliminate existing medical debt in the United States. It proposes a grant program for hospitals to cancel medical debt for patients, especially prioritizing safety net hospitals that aid vulnerable populations. Additionally, the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a magic eraser that wants to make medical bills disappear, helping hospitals forgive money people owe for health reasons and making sure debt collectors can't bother people or mess with credit scores because of old health bills.