{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"127400.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 127400.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 107. HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION [127000. - 130079.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-107"},{"name":"PART 2. HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING [127280. - 127774.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-107/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Fair Pricing Policies [127400. - 127471.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-107/part-2/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Hospital Fair Pricing Policies [127400. - 127446.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-107/part-2/chapter-2.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 511, Sec. 2.   (AB 2297)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) “Charity care” means free care.</p><p>(b) “Discounted payment” or “discount payment” means any charge for care that is reduced but not free.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/hospital-fair-pricing-policies-127400-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}