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DIVISION 107. HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION 127000-130079›PART 2. HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING 127280-127774›CHAPTER 2.5. Fair Pricing Policies 127400-127471›ARTICLE 1. Hospital Fair Pricing Policies 127400-127446

§ 127400.5

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Charity care” means free care.

(b) “Discounted payment” or “discount payment” means any charge for care that is reduced but not free.

(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 511, Sec. 2. (AB 2297) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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