Establishing requirements related to the reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs paid by certain hospital patients who were eligible for free care, including requirements related to the consideration of data and the reporting and disclosure of certain information; authorizing the Commission to impose a fine of up to $50,000 per violation if a hospital fails to provide refunds to qualifying patients; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice subject to penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; etc.

Statutes affected:
Text - First - Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement Process: 19-214.4 Tax General, 13-203 Tax General
Text - Third - Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement Process: 13-301 Commercial Law, 19-214.4 Health General, 13-203 Tax General