Sec. 5841.
(1) All or part of the charges for the medical care and treatment of a child or youth with special health care needs must be paid to the department of treasury by the child, parent, or spouse, if that individual has the ability to pay. The payment must be in the amount and at a rate determined by agreement between the individual and the department. Upon treatment of the child or youth with special health care needs, the department shall furnish the department of treasury information required to keep a correct account of the money due this state from the child, parent, or spouse. The department of treasury shall credit the parent participation payments to the parent participation fund.
(2) The department may modify or cancel an agreement made under this section based on economic or other factors and shall report that action to the department of treasury.
(3) The department of treasury may accept and issue a receipt for an amount due under an agreement or modification to an agreement under this section.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 91, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2015 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)
368-1978-5-58 - Part 58 Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs (333.5801...333.5879)
Section 333.5811 - Repealed. 2015, Act 91, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2015.
Section 333.5815 - Program of Services; Establishment and Administration; Rules.
Section 333.5817 - Duties of Department.
Section 333.5821 - Diagnostic Clinics and Services; Availability of Examination Results.
Section 333.5823 - Eligibility for Services; Application; Investigation; Medical Evidence.
Section 333.5826 - Approval of Hospital, Facilities, and Specialists.
Section 333.5828 - Hospital Bed to Be Provided; Operation or Treatment by Physician or Surgeon.
Section 333.5831 - Report From Approved Hospital; Form; Contents; Time.
Section 333.5835 - Educational Services for Hospitalized Child; Compliance; Records.
Section 333.5843 - Cost of Care and Surgical and Medical Treatment; Subrogation.
Section 333.5847 - Payments Not Considered Social Services Aid; Individual Not Considered Indigent.
Section 333.5863 - Duties of Department of Treasury.