How to pay a hospital bill in Illinois?

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Can a hospital offer free medical services in Illinois?

No. It does not apply to hospitals that offer free medical services. It does apply to all other hospitals licensed to receive patients and perform medical services for a fee in Illinois. What responsibilities do hospitals have under the Fair Patient Billing Act?

When does a hospital have to give you a reasonable payment plan?

Yes. The hospital must give you 30 days, following the date of the first bill, to ask for a reasonable payment plan. The hospital cannot provide your bill to a collection agency or attorney before the 30 days are up. If you don’t agree to a reasonable payment plan, then the hospital can start a collection action against you.

What does Health Services Corporation mean in Illinois?

“Health services corporation” means any corporation issuing a plan for medical or hospital services or for the payment or reimbursement of expenses arising from such services. (Source: P.A. 81-1167.) Sec. 2.03.

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No. It does not apply to hospitals that offer free medical services. It does apply to all other hospitals licensed to receive patients and perform medical services for a fee in Illinois. What responsibilities do hospitals have under the Fair Patient Billing Act?

When do you have to pay an employee in Illinois?

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires that, after separation from employment, employees must be paid all final compensation, including bonus payments, vacation pay, wages and commissions on their next regularly scheduled payday. 820 ILCS 115/5.

What does it mean to be a patient in Illinois?

Sec. 2.01. “Patient” means any person who has received or is receiving medical care, treatment or services from an individual or institution licensed to provide medical care or treatment in this State. (Source: P.A. 81-1167.) Sec. 2.02.