Sec. 7. (a) A patient must sign an application if the patient is medically able to sign.
(b) If a patient is medically unable to sign an application, the patient's next of kin or a legal representative, if available, may sign the application.
(c) If no person under subsections (a) and (b) is able to sign the application to file a timely application, a provider's representative may sign the application instead of the patient.
As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.212-2007, SEC.15; P.L.218-2007, SEC.26.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 16. Payment for Health Services Other Than Medicaid
Chapter 4.5. Hospital Care for the Indigent; Application for Assistance
12-16-4.5-2. Time Period for Provider Filing Application
12-16-4.5-5. Assistance in Preparing Application
12-16-4.5-7. Signing of Application; Requirements
12-16-4.5-8. Filing Application by Patient or Patient's Representative