Sec. 5. The division may do the following:
(1) Investigate, either with division staff or on a contractual or other basis, the financial condition of each person liable under this chapter.
(2) Make determinations of the ability of the patient and the responsible parties to pay maintenance charges.
(3) Set a standard as a basis of judgment of ability to pay. The standard shall be recomputed periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living and other pertinent factors and to make provisions for unusual and exceptional circumstances in the application of the standard.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. State Institutions
Chapter 14. Collection of Charges for Treatment and Maintenance of Patients
12-24-14-2. Billing and Collection of Maintenance Charges
12-24-14-3. Deposit of Money Collected
12-24-14-4. Deposit in State Mental Health Fund of Money Deposited Under Ic 12-24-14-3
12-24-14-5. Powers of Division
12-24-14-6. Compromise Agreements; Conditions; Other Sources of Reimbursement