Sec. 21. (a) Whenever a patient is admitted to the hospital from the county in which the hospital is located, the superintendent shall inquire:
(1) as to the patient's circumstances; and
(2) of the relatives of the patient legally liable for the patient's support.
(b) If the patient or the patient's relatives are able to pay for the patient's care and treatment in whole or in part, the patient or the patient's relatives shall be directed to pay the treasurer of the hospital for the patient's support in proportion to the patient's or relatives' financial ability, but not to exceed the actual per capita cost of maintenance.
(c) The superintendent has the same authority to collect the sum from the estate of the patient or the patient's relatives legally liable for the patient's support as is possessed by the township trustee as administrator of township assistance in similar circumstances. If the superintendent finds that the patient or the patient's relatives are not able to pay either in whole or in part the patient becomes a charge upon the county.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-11-1-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.165.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. Tuberculosis Hospitals
Chapter 1. County Tuberculosis Hospitals; Power of County Board; Board of Managers
16-24-1-1. Treatment of Nontubercular Patients; Tuberculosis Funds Restricted
16-24-1-2. Establishment of Hospital; Powers of County Executive
16-24-1-3. Annual Funding; Taxation; Additional Appropriations
16-24-1-5. Governing Board; Membership; Terms of Office
16-24-1-6. Absences Creating Vacancy; Excuse
16-24-1-7. Compensation; Expenses
16-24-1-8. Removal for Cause; Hearing
16-24-1-9. Board of Managers in Certain Counties; Membership; Terms of Office
16-24-1-10. Conflicts of Interest
16-24-1-11. President; Vice President
16-24-1-12. Powers and Duties of Board of Managers
16-24-1-13. Compliance With Ic 36-1-12
16-24-1-14. Bids, Proposals, or Quotations Submitted by Trusts; Requirements
16-24-1-15. Group Insurance in Certain Counties
16-24-1-16. Business Manager in Certain Counties
16-24-1-17. Powers and Duties of Business Manager
16-24-1-18. Superintendent; Powers and Responsibilities
16-24-1-19. Custodian of Hospital Money; Receipts and Disbursements
16-24-1-20. Admission to Hospital; Applications; Discrimination; Payment for Services
16-24-1-21. Payment for Care and Treatment; Liability
16-24-1-22. Care and Treatment of County Nonresidents
16-24-1-23. Care and Treatment of County Nonresidents; Payment; Liability
16-24-1-24. Donations Conditioned Upon Life Annuity
16-24-1-25. Inspection of Hospitals; Duties of Resident Officers
16-24-1-26. Joint County Hospitals; Apportionment of Costs; Board; Admissions
16-24-1-27. Application of Ic 5-4-1, Ic 5-4-5, Ic 5-22, and Ic 36-1-10 Through Ic 36-1-12