Section 1339.585 Of Article 11. Payers’ Bill Of Rights From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 11.
1339.585
. Upon the request of a person without health coverage, a
hospital shall provide the person with a written estimate of the
amount the hospital will require the person to pay for the health
care services, procedures, and supplies that are reasonably expected
to be provided to the person by the hospital, based upon an average
length of stay and services provided for the person's diagnosis. The
hospital may provide this estimate during normal business office
hours. In addition to the estimate, the hospital shall provide
information about its financial assistance and charity care policies
and contact information for a hospital employee or office from which
the person may obtain further information about these policies. If
requested, the hospital shall also provide the person with an
application form for financial assistance or charity care. This
section shall not apply to emergency services provided to a person
pursuant to Section 1317.