Sec. 61.005. CONTRIBUTION TOWARD COST OF ASSISTANCE. (a) A county, public hospital, or hospital district may request an eligible resident receiving health care assistance under this chapter to contribute a nominal amount toward the cost of the assistance.
(b) The county, public hospital, or hospital district may not deny or reduce assistance to an eligible resident who cannot or refuses to contribute.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Programs Providing Health Care Benefits and Services
Chapter 61 - Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 61.004. Residence or Eligibility Dispute
Section 61.0045. Information Necessary to Determine Eligibility
Section 61.005. Contribution Toward Cost of Assistance
Section 61.006. Standards and Procedures
Section 61.007. Information Provided by Applicant
Section 61.008. Eligibility Rules
Section 61.009. Reporting Requirements
Section 61.010. Dedicated Tax Revenues