States have the option to charge higher copayments for people who visit a hospital emergency department for treatment of a condition that is not considered a true emergency.

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Under the Affordable Care Act, states have the option to charge higher copayments for non-emergency visits to the hospital emergency department. This is meant to discourage unnecessary visits and promote the use of primary care providers for non-urgent medical needs.

States Have the Option to Charge Higher Copayments for People