The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5621, aims to amend title 19a of the general statutes to mandate that each hospital establish and implement a financial assistance program. This program is intended to provide financial support to patients who are enrolled in either the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, without regard to their immigration status.

Additionally, the bill requires hospitals to submit data regarding their financial assistance programs to the Department of Public Health. This initiative seeks to enhance access to financial assistance for vulnerable populations and ensure transparency in the reporting of such programs. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new requirements for hospitals to follow.