California Health and Safety Code

§ 127406

HSC § 127406 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 107 · Part 2 · Ch. 2.5 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1)“Presumptively determine” means a determination made by a hospital that a patient who did not submit an application or documentation of income, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 127405, is eligible to participate in the charity care or discounted payment programs maintained by the hospital pursuant to this article.

(2)“Screen” or “screening” means the process a hospital uses to identify if a patient may be eligible for charity care or discounted payment. This process shall serve as an alternative to requiring an application for eligibility determination.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 450, Sec. 1. (AB 1312) Effective January 1, 2026.