Section 8. Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients, 31-8-1 through 31-8-306.
ARTICLE 5
BILL OF RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
31-8-106. Information to be provided residents upon admission; list of current rates and services; bill for charges; access to nonmedical records.
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At the time of admission, the facility must provide the resident with:
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A written notice of the facility's basic daily or monthly rates;
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A written statement of all facility services, including those offered on a needed basis, and related charges, including any extra charges for services not covered under medicare or Medicaid or by the facility's basic daily or monthly rate;
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A statement disclosing the facility's name and business address and the name and business address of the administrator of the facility. Upon request an applicant or resident shall be furnished with a copy of the annual disclosure statement filed with the Department of Community Health; and
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Notice of the right of access to the written policies and procedures of the facilities. Access to these policies and procedures shall be permitted during ordinary business hours.
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Upon a resident's request, the facility must provide that resident with a current list of all services and charges. Current charges must be posted in a conspicuous location.
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The facility must inform each resident in writing, at least 30 days in advance of the effective date, of any changes in rates or the services that these rates cover.
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A facility must bill for charges at least once a month unless otherwise agreed. Each bill must itemize charges for:
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The daily or monthly rate; and
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All extra charges.
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Each resident or guardian shall be permitted to inspect and receive a copy of the resident's nonmedical records kept by the facility. The facility may charge a reasonable fee for duplication, which fee shall not exceed actual cost.
(Code 1933, § 88-1913B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31; Ga. L. 1999, p. 296, § 24.)
