Sec. 1007.113. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURE. (a) A person who resides in the district is entitled to receive necessary medical and hospital care regardless of whether the person has the ability to pay for the care.
(b) The board by rule shall adopt a procedure for determining:
(1) the ability of a patient to pay for the patient's medical and hospital care; and
(2) the amount each patient is required to pay.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1007 - Big Bend Regional Hospital District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 1007.101. District Responsibility
Section 1007.102. Restriction on Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
Section 1007.103. Medical Services for Presidio County
Section 1007.104. Management and Control of District
Section 1007.105. Hospital System
Section 1007.107. Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
Section 1007.108. District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
Section 1007.109. Surplus Property
Section 1007.110. Eminent Domain
Section 1007.111. Gifts and Endowments
Section 1007.112. Contracts With Political Subdivisions for Hospital and Medical Care