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The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Meadville Tribune.

Even if you have health insurance, you might expect to be charged a copayment for some routine care, like office-based exams and consultations. But you probably don’t expect to receive a bill a few weeks later charging you an extra $100 or more. That’s the situation an increasing number of state lawmakers are looking to change. In most states, a “hospital facility […] The post You’ve covered your copayment; now brace yourself for the ‘facility fee’ appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

Even if you have health insurance, you might expect to be charged a copayment for some routine care, like office-based exams and consultations. But you probably don’t expect to receive a bill a few weeks later charging you an extra $100 or more. That’s the situation an increasing number of state lawmakers are looking to change. In most states, a “hospital facility […] The post You’ve covered your copayment; now brace yourself for the ‘facility fee’ appeared first on Stateline.

In most states, a “hospital facility fee” can legally appear on your bill if your doctor is affiliated with a large hospital system.

Rep. Terri Collins’ proposal to create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit program allowing individuals and businesses to reduce their state tax liability by donating to rural hospitals stalled in a House