HB 2056

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 17, 2025

An Act Mandating Timely Payment and Settlement of Guarantee Letters Issued by Government Agencies and Offices Covered by Their Respective Medical Assistance Programs, and Prescribing Penalties Therefor

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The bill requires government agencies to pay hospitals for guarantee‑letter patients within 60 days, adds a 5% yearly interest charge for late payments, and makes agency heads administratively liable for unjustified delays.

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Author · Representative

Roberto Nazal
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HB02056 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Mandating Timely Payment and Settlement of Guarantee Letters Issued by Government Agencies and Offices Covered by Their Respective Medical Assistance Programs, and Prescribing Penalties Therefor

In plain language

Author · Representative

Official sources

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