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6 Del. C. § 2501J. Purpose.
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§ 2501J. Purpose. This chapter is known as the “Medical Debt Protection Act.” This chapter acknowledges that medical debt may be burdensome to individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status and that medical debts may be unexpected. It is the intent of the General Assembly t…
6 Del. C. § 2502J. Definitions.
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§ 2502J. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Consumer” means an individual and excludes nonhuman entities. (2) “Consumer reporting agency” means any person, which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in t…
6 Del. C. § 2503J. Requirement to provide information on medical assistance.
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§ 2503J. Requirement to provide information on medical assistance. (a) All large health-care facilities must provide uninsured patients with a written notice containing information regarding eligibility and the application process for medical assistance at the time of service. (b…
6 Del. C. § 2504J. Interest and payment plans.
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§ 2504J. Interest and payment plans. (a) Large health-care facilities and medical debt collectors may not charge any interest or late fees to patients. (b) Large health-care facilities and medical debt collectors must offer to any patient with outstanding debt totaling $500 or mo…