Sec. 4. (a) Each state institution shall establish a charge structure for institutional services and treatment. The charge structure must be approved by the director of the division before July 1 of each year and, once approved, the charge structure must be effective for the following state fiscal year.
(b) Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, each patient in a state institution and the responsible parties, individually or collectively, are liable for the payment of the charges for the treatment and maintenance of the patient.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 16-14-18.1-2(c); subsection (b) formerly 16-14-18.1-3(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.187-2007, SEC.10.
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