8 USC 1369 - Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1369.

Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception

(a)

In general

(b)

Confirmation of immigration status required

(c)

Administration

(d)

“Emergency medical condition” defined

For purposes of this section, the term “emergency medical condition” means a medical condition (including emergency labor and delivery) manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in—

(1)

placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy,

(2)

serious impairment to bodily functions, or

(3)

serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.

(e)

Effective date

(Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title V, § 562, Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–682.)

cite as: 8 USC 1369