Alaska § 47.31.010 - Eligibility for assistance.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.31.010 — Eligibility for assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.31.010. Eligibility for assistance.
(a) The department shall provide financial assistance under this chapter to a patient who (1) does not have the available means to pay or substantially contribute to the payment of charges assessed by a facility;
(2) has no other third party to pay for the evaluation or treatment provided under AS 47.30 ; and
(3) meets the criteria in this chapter.
(b) To be eligible for assistance under this chapter, a patient must have (1) been admitted for inpatient evaluation or treatment at an evaluation facility or a designated treatment facility other than a state-operated hospital after either (A) an involuntary commitment under AS 47.30.700 — 47.30.915; or
(B) a voluntary admission chosen by the patient after a determination by the patient's treating physician that the patient meets the involuntary commitment criteria in AS 47.30.700 — 47.30.915 and that involuntary commitment proceedings would be initiated if the patient did not choose to be admitted voluntarily; and
(2) a gross monthly household income that does not exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty guideline for this state for the calendar month in which service was provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.31.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.31.010 cover?
Section 47.31.010 ("Eligibility for assistance.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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How does Alaska § 47.31.010 apply to my situation?
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