                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

POSTING OF CHARITY CARE POLICIES (§ 32.1-137.01)

A. Every hospital shall provide written information about the hospital&#8217;s
charity care policies, including policies related to free and discounted care.
Such information shall be posted conspicuously in public areas of the hospital,
including admissions or registration areas, emergency departments, and
associated waiting rooms. Information regarding specific eligibility criteria
and procedures for applying for charity care shall also be (i) provided to a
patient at the time of admission or discharge, or at the time services are
provided; (ii) included with any billing statements sent to uninsured patients;
and (iii) included on any website maintained by the hospital.

B. Every hospital that is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, shall make the information required by
subsection A available to persons with limited English proficiency in accordance
with the most recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services&#8217;
Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI
Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English
Proficient Persons.

HISTORY: 2009, c. 425; 2022, cc. 678, 679.