Section 96051.8 - Applications for Eligibility for Discount Payment Program or Charity Care Program(a) When a hospital uses a single application form to determine eligibility for both discount payment and charity care programs, the hospital shall make clear on the application form that: (1) For patients applying only for discount payment program eligibility, the hospital may only request recent paystubs or income tax returns for documentation of income. The hospital may accept other forms of documentation of income but shall not require such other forms.(2) Patients that only apply for discount payment program eligibility may receive less financial assistance than what may be available to them under the charity care program.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 96051.8
Note: Authority cited: Sections 127010 and 127435, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 127405, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 11-1-2023; operative 1/1/2024 (Register 2023, No. 44).