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The Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act (Illinois)
The Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act () is an Illinois law that requires hospitals in Illinois to give most uninsured patients a discount on their medical bills. The act took effect on April 1, 2009. It is the patient's responsibility to apply for this discount within 60 days of receiving their bill. The bill must contain information about how to apply."Discount Act Requirements"
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Almost any patient may apply for this discount. In order to apply a person must earn less than six times the Illinois

Illinois
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