Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-2-7. Application of funds deposited to care and treatment of residents
The fiscal agent of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall apply any funds now or hereafter deposited in the name of any discharged or deceased patient or inmate in any institution under the control of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals as partial or full payment, as the case may be, for the care and treatment of the patient or inmate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1954, ch. 3289, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 40-2-7; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-2-7
- Care and treatment: means the health services provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis in any facility directly operated by the department. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-2-1
- Department: means the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-2-1
- Patient: means :
(i) Every individual who receives care and treatment in a facility, and/or that individual's spouse;
(ii) The patient's legal guardian or conservator;
(iii) The executor or administrator of the patient's estate if the patient is deceased;
(iv) Any family member, friend, or other individual who has possession or control of all or part of the patient's estate. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-2-1