HINN 1 is given prior to admission to an entirely noncovered hospital stay.

• A. After admission to an entirely noncovered stay
• B. During an inpatient stay when non-covered is determined
• C. Prior to admission to an entirely noncovered hospital stay
• D. At discharge

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that HINN 1 is a pre-admission notice provided when the hospital expects the entire stay to be noncovered by the payer. It must go to the patient before the admission happens so they can understand their financial responsibility and decide whether to proceed. Because the goal is to inform about potential liability before any inpatient care is arranged, this notice is given prior to the admission.

Providing it after admission, during the stay, or at discharge would miss the opportunity for the patient to make an informed decision about proceeding with an inpatient stay that won’t be covered, and it wouldn’t meet the required timing.