2018 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 26 - HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS
Chapter 2H - Declaration of public policy
Section 26:2H-18.44 - Determination of eligibility for uncompensated care not applicable to patient found indigent
Section: 26:2H-18.44: Determination of eligibility for uncompensated care not applicable to patient found indigent
For all periods for which an audit for reimbursement for uncompensated care through the Uncompensated Care Trust Fund established pursuant to P.L.1989, c.1 (C.26:2H-18.4 et seq.) shall be conducted, the requirements regarding the determination of eligibility for charity care pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of P.L.1989, c.1 (C.26:2H-18.12 and 18.13) shall not apply to a patient who is investigated by a county adjuster and found to be indigent by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes. A patient so found shall qualify for charity care.
L.1991,c.187,s.22; per s.86 as amended by 1992, c.160, s.27, expired December 31, 1992.
