2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES
ARTICLE 16. PAYMENT FOR HEALTH SERVICES OTHER THAN MEDICAID
CHAPTER 13.5. HOSPITAL CARE FOR THE INDIGENT; IMMUNITY
IC 12-16-13.5Chapter 13.5. Hospital Care for the Indigent; Immunity
IC 12-16-13.5-1
Limited immunity from liability
Sec. 1. A hospital, a physician, or an agent or employee of a hospital or physician that provides services in good faith under the hospital care for the indigent program is immune from liability to the extent the liability is attributable to at least one (1) of the following:
(1) The requirement that a patient be transferred under IC 12-16-12.5.
(2) The denial of payment under IC 12-16-10.5.
As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.29.
IC 12-16-13.5-2
Liability not limited for determination that patient's medical condition permits transfer
Sec. 2. Section 1(1) of this chapter does not limit liability for the determination that the patient's medical condition permits a transfer under IC 12-16-12.5.
As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.29.
IC 12-16-13.5-3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.255-2003, SEC.55.)
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