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Hospital financial assistance policies have changed, but not always for the better

By Lown Institute  
   January 21, 2025

The ACA requires nonprofit hospitals to have a FAP, make it publicly available, and refrain from taking extraordinary debt collection actions before determining FAP eligibility. However, there is no federal requirement for a minimum level of financial assistance hospitals must provide. As a result, eligibility requirements and available discounts vary considerably across U.S. hospitals.

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