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.

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-1-410

  • Care: means the care, treatment, support, maintenance, and other services rendered by the department to a resident. See Montana Code 53-1-401
  • Resident: means any person who is receiving care from or who is a resident of an institution listed in 53-1-402. See Montana Code 53-1-401