Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 127440

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 127440 - Reimbursement

The hospital shall reimburse the patient or patients any amount actually paid in excess of the amount due under this article, including interest. Interest owed by the hospital to the patient shall accrue at the rate set forth in Section 685.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure, beginning on the date payment by the patient is received by the hospital. However, a hospital is not required to reimburse the patient or pay interest if the amount due is less than five dollars ($5.00). The hospital shall refund the patient within 30 days.

Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 127440

Amended by Stats 2021 ch 473 (AB 1020),s 13, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by Stats 2007 ch 347 (SB 350),s 5, eff. 1/1/2008.
Added by Stats 2006 ch 755 (AB 774),s 1, eff. 1/1/2007.