Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022.

1. (1) conspicuously states that the notice is not a bill;
2. (2) does not include a tear-off portion; and
3. (3) is not accompanied by a return mailing envelope.

Sec. 16. A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing center that provides to a patient notice concerning a third party billing for a service provided to the patient shall ensure that the notice:

As added by P.L.178-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.11.