N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:43F-3.5 - Financial arrangements

(a) The facility shall:

1. Inform participants in writing of the fees for services and supplies (where a fee is charged);

2. Maintain a written record of all financial arrangements with the participant and/or the participant's family, with copies furnished to the participant;

3. Assess no additional charges, expenses, or other financial liabilities in excess of the daily, weekly, or monthly rate included in the admission agreement, except:

i. Upon written approval and authority of the participant and/or the participant's family, each of whom shall be given a copy of the written approval;

ii. Upon written orders of the participant's physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant, stipulating specific services and supplies not included in the admission agreement;

iii. Upon 15 days' prior written notice to the participant and/or the participant's family of additional charges, expenses, or other financial liabilities due to the increased cost of maintenance and/or operation of the facility; or

iv. In the event of a health emergency involving the participant and requiring immediate, special services or supplies to be furnished during the period of the emergency;

4. Describe for the participant agreements with third-party payors and/or other payors and referral systems for participant's financial assistance; and

5. Describe sliding fee scales and any special payment plans established by the facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.5

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:43F-3.7 and amended by R.2005 d.388, effective 12/19/2005 (operative February 1, 2006).
See: 36 New Jersey Register 5240(a), 37 New Jersey Register 385(a), 37 N.J.R 4931(a).
Rewrote (a)3ii. Former N.J.A.C. 8:43F-3.5, Emergency plans and procedures, repealed.