Also beginning in 2007, a new law in [[California]] (AB 774 (Chan)) prohibits charging patients making under 350% of the federal [[poverty level]] ($58,100 for a three-member family) more than the [[Medicare]], Medi-Cal or worker’s compensation rate. This law also suspends certain collection actions against low-income patients. | Also beginning in 2007, a new law in [[California]] (AB 774 (Chan)) prohibits charging patients making under 350% of the federal [[poverty level]] ($58,100 for a three-member family) more than the [[Medicare]], Medi-Cal or worker’s compensation rate. This law also suspends certain collection actions against low-income patients. |