HB 1486 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires applicants for state purchased health care benefits or uncompensated hospital care to identify the employer of the proposed beneficiary of the benefits or care.

Provides that, on or before February 1st of each year, the department of social and health services and the health care authority shall provide the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives a report listing all employers identified through the application requirements of this act.

Provides that, on or before February 1st of each year, the department shall provide the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives a report listing all employers identified under this act. The report must include each company name, location, and the total number of their employees and dependents who requested uncompensated care at a hospital. No other information regarding persons seeking uncompensated care in a hospital may be included in this report. The report must also be made available to the public.