Some State Lawmakers Look To Tax Refunds To Help Rural Hospitals

House Bill 81 would let the state take people’s state income tax refunds to pay off their hospital bills.

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Some lawmakers from rural Georgia are trying to get a bill passed this year aimed at helping struggling, rural hospitals.

House Bill 81 would let the state take people’s state income tax refunds to pay off their hospital bills.

The CEO and President of the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals, Monty Veazey, said he doesn’t think it’ll be much help.