Many hospitals bill first and check for financial aid later
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A review of 166 Texas nonprofit hospitals found nearly half send bills before screening patients for charity care, and about 2 in 3 won't fully refund money paid before aid is approved. Six states, including California and North Carolina, will require automatic screening for some patients by July 2027.
Source: KFF Health News
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