Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1712 – Itemized bills
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1712
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- in writing: include printing and other modes of making legible words. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
Each hospital licensed by the State under chapter 405 shall inform all patients, or their legal guardians, in writing, at the time of the patient’s discharge, that it will provide an itemized bill upon their request. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
The request may be made by the patient or the patient’s legal guardian at discharge or at any time within 7 years after discharge. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §107 (COR).]
The hospital shall provide an itemized bill to the person making the request within 30 days of the request. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
Notwithstanding this section, effective July 1, 1985, each hospital shall itemize on the hospital bill of each patient the cost of nursing services provided to that patient. [PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 166 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §107 (COR).