Can an account be considered eligible for both HCAP and the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Fund?
No. The Ohio Court of Claims will not accept a claim for hospital services from any patient with a family income below the FPL. The court takes the position it only makes reparation for medical and other expenses actually paid by crime victims. Since state law requires hospitals to write off covered hospital services for any person with a family income <100% FPL, the Court of Claims maintains there is no patient liability and nothing to repay.
