53-1-410. Nonpayment not grounds for discharge. A resident of an institution listed in 53-1-402 may not be discharged by reason of the nonpayment of the resident's cost of care unless, by certification of a physician consulted by the superintendent of the institution, the discharge is medically advisable.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 199, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 240, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 336, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 450, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1603(8); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 190, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions
Part 4. Per Diem Payments for Institutional Care
53-1-402. Residents and financially responsible persons liable for cost of care
53-1-404. Department to review and establish per diem charge
53-1-405. Monthly payment amount
53-1-406. Investigation of ability to pay
53-1-407. Appeal of determination of ability to pay
53-1-408. Periodic review by department of ability to pay
53-1-409. Limitations on liability of resident or financially responsible person for cost of care
53-1-410. Nonpayment not grounds for discharge
53-1-411. Collections from residents and financially responsible persons
53-1-412. Collections from estates
53-1-413. Deposit of payments and collections
53-1-414. Automatic assignment of resident's resources from third party