Alaska § 47.31.015 - Application for assistance.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.31.015 — Application for assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.31.015. Application for assistance.
(a) To receive assistance under this chapter, a patient or a patient's legal representative must apply in writing on a form provided by the department. A patient must apply for assistance within 180 days after the date of discharge from the facility.
(b) A patient is considered to have applied for assistance under (a) of this section if the evaluation facility or designated treatment facility notifies the department on a form provided by the department that there is good cause to believe that the patient would be eligible for assistance under this chapter and (1) the patient, the patient's spouse, or the patient's parent if the patient is under 18 years of age failed within 150 days after the date of discharge from the facility to make arrangements to pay the evaluation facility or designated treatment facility; or
(2) the patient lacks the mental capacity to apply for benefits under this chapter.
(c) A patient who applies or is considered to have applied for assistance under this chapter, the patient's spouse, the patient's parent if the patient is under 18 years of age, or a person in the patient's household shall release records and information to the department necessary to verify eligibility for the assistance.
(d) If a patient, the patient's spouse, the patient's parent if the patient is under 18 years of age, or a person in the patient's household fails to provide records and information to the department necessary to verify eligibility, the department may issue an administrative order imposing full liability for the patient's cost of care and treatment to the evaluation facility or designated treatment facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.31.015
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.31.015 cover?
Section 47.31.015 ("Application 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 47.31.015?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 47.31.015" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 47.31.015 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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