STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

SENATE BILL 39	By:	Reynolds

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to public health and safety; amending 63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-860.7, which relates to hospices; requiring certain referral; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-860.7, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1-860.7  A.  A hospice shall not discontinue or diminish care provided to a patient already in its care because of the patient's inability to pay for the care.
B.  Any hospice that denies services for whatever reason shall refer the requesting party to the division responsible for hospice regulation at the State Department of Health.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2009.

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