Section 333.5841 - Charges for care and treatment of crippled child; agreement for payment; information; account; disposition of payments. - Michigan Statutes

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.5841 Charges for care and treatment of crippled child; agreement for payment; information; account; disposition of payments.

Sec. 5841.

(1) All or part of the charges for the care and treatment of a crippled child where the child, parent, or spouse is of sufficient ability to pay shall be paid to the department of treasury by those persons in the amount and at a rate determined by agreement with the department. Upon admission to service of the crippled child, the department of public health shall furnish the department of treasury information required to keep a correct account of the money due the state from the child, parent, or spouse. Payment of the costs by the child, parent, or spouse shall be made to the department of treasury in accordance with the agreement. The department of treasury shall credit the payments to the crippled children's fund.

(2) The department may modify or cancel an agreement made under this section based on economic or other factors and shall report that action to the department of treasury.

(3) The department of treasury may accept and issue a receipt for an amount due under an agreement or modification under this section.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Popular Name: Act 368