Sec. 11. The estate of a patient who receives care, treatment, maintenance, or any other service furnished by the division at the state's expense is liable for payment of the charges as determined under this chapter for the service. The estate is exempt from the requirements of section 10 of this chapter or any part of this chapter directly in conflict with the intent of the chapter to hold a patient's estate liable for payment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-3(h).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.187-2007, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. State Institutions
Chapter 13. Liability for Cost of Treatment of Patients in State Institutions
12-24-13-1. Accounting and Bookkeeping System
12-24-13-2. Limitation on Charges
12-24-13-4. Charge Structure for Institutional Services and Treatment; Liability for Payment
12-24-13-6. Children Under Custody or Supervision of Department or County Office
12-24-13-7. Insurance Coverage; Assignment of Benefits
12-24-13-10. Statements of Sums Due as Maintenance Charges; Issuance; Payment Period