Current through December 27, 2024
Section 27-102l(d)-254 - Liability for services rendered(a) Each veteran or his legally liable relative shall be liable for the cost of services rendered, except as otherwise provided in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and state or federal law(s). A presumption shall exist that a veteran can pay in full for all services rendered. The burden is at all times on the veteran to demonstrate that he is without the ability to pay.(b) Each veteran who requests an application for admission to any program administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall be given notice as to current fees for services requested and a brief explanation of the current billing procedure as described in the Veteran Handbook.(c) The veteran may request, prior to accepting or being admitted to any program administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs that the Department make a preliminary determination of his ability to pay. The Department shall respond, if complete information is provided to the Department in a timely manner.(d) The notice described in subsection (b) shall be given to the applicant's personal representative or any other person requesting the admission on behalf of an incapable veteran. If and when an incapable veteran regains his capacity to manage his own affairs, the notice described in subsection (b) of this section shall then be provided to the veteran.(e) The notice described in subsection (b) of this section shall include a statement that failure to satisfy the minimum payment due now is grounds for discharge.(f) Ability to pay shall not be a factor considered in the admission decision process undertaken by the Commissioner or his designee.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-254
Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007