Delaware Code
Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital
§ 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients.

(a) The liability of relatives for expenses incurred in the care and support of a patient admitted under Title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] shall be as follows:

(b) The spouse, parents or children of a person not admitted under Title XIX shall be liable, in the order above named, for the expenses incurred in the care and support of such person; provided, that they are found able to pay such expenses. The Board shall take legal proceedings to enforce this liability, if warranted by the facts and circumstances.

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Title 31 - Welfare

Chapter 28. DELAWARE HOSPITAL FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL

Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital

§ 2830. Property liable for expenses.

§ 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients.

§ 2832. Financing of Hospital maintenance; other expenses.

Delaware Code Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital § 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients.

Delaware Code
Subchapter III. Expenses and Financing of Hospital
§ 2831. Liability of relatives for expenses of care and support of patients.