The bill amends section 395.3011 of the Florida Statutes to revise the definition of "extraordinary collection action" and to authorize licensed facilities to engage in such actions under specific circumstances. The definition now includes actions like selling an individual's debt, reporting adverse information to credit agencies, and various legal actions to collect unpaid bills. Notably, the bill removes references to the facility's financial assistance policy in the definition of extraordinary collection actions.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a facility cannot engage in extraordinary collection actions for 30 days after notifying the patient in writing. However, it introduces a provision allowing facilities to bypass this notice requirement if they sell an individual's debt to another party under certain conditions, such as ensuring the debt does not incur interest or fees and is returned if it qualifies for charity care under the facility's financial assistance policy. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 656 Filed: 395.3011