2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 19-349 - Notice of increase in charges

§19-349.

At least 45 days before a related institution increases any fee or charge for a service of the related institution, the related institution shall give each resident or the authorized representative of the resident written notice of the amount of the increase.

§ 19-349 - 1. Notice of outpatient status and billing implications [Effective October 1, 2013].

(a) In general. -- A hospital shall provide oral and written notice to a patient of the patient's outpatient status , the billing implications of the outpatient status, and the impact of the outpatient status on the patient's eligibility for Medicare rehabilitation services if:

(1) The patient receives on-site services from the hospital for more than 23 consecutive hours;

(2) The on-site services received by the patient include a hospital bed and meals that have been provided in an area of the hospital other than the emergency room; and

(3) The patient is classified as an outpatient at the hospital for observation rather than an admitted inpatient.

(b) Regulations. -- The Department, in consultation with hospitals in the State, shall adopt by regulation standardized elements to be included in the written notice required under subsection (a) of this section.