(a) In this section, “nursing home” means a related institution that is classified as a nursing home.
(b) A nursing home may not assess an interest penalty on charges for services provided to a resident until, whichever is later in time:
(1) 45 days after the nursing home mails an itemized statement of the charges to the person responsible for payment of the charges; or
(2) 30 days after the end of the period for which the itemized statement of the charges covers.
(c) The nursing home shall include on the itemized statement of charges a statement in bold and conspicuous print as to when interest may be assessed consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions
Part VI - Rights of Individuals
Section 19-343 - Related Institutions
Section 19-344 - Procedures for Compliance
Section 19-345 - Transfer or Discharge of Resident
Section 19-345.1 - Notice of Discharge or Transfer
Section 19-345.2 - Involuntary Discharge
Section 19-346 - Property of Residents
Section 19-347 - Abuse Prohibited
Section 19-348 - Examination for Cervical Cancer; Mammography Educational Materials
Section 19-349 - Notice of Increase in Charges
Section 19-349.1 - Notice of Outpatient Status, Billing Implications, and Impact of Status
Section 19-349.2 - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees -- Complaints
Section 19-350 - Itemized Financial Statement
Section 19-350.1 - Uniform Claims Forms
Section 19-352 - Interest Penalties
Section 19-353 - Statement of Right to Receive Pain Assessment, Management, and Treatment