Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 290-2-26-.06

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 290-2-26-.06 - Duties of County of Residence

It is the duty of the governing authority of the county to pay the hospital and physician for the billed amount of the cost of care of any patient determined to be indigent under the standards set forth herein. If the billed amount is not paid within 120 days after the mailing of a request for a determination of indigency, the county will be charged interest on the billed amount at the rate specified in O.C.G.A. § 48-2-40 for unpaid taxes.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-26-.06

O.C.G.A. § 31-8-43.

Original Rule entitled "Duties of County of Residence" was adopted as Emergency Rule 290-2-26-0.5-.06. Filed June 19, 1985; effective June 19, 1985, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (This Emergency Rule expired October 16, 1985.)

Amended: Permanent Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 18, 1985; effective November 7, 1985.