California § 14134.6 - Long-term health care facilities may charge a resident only the actual price paid

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14134.6 — Long-term health care facilities may charge a resident only the actual price paid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14134.6. Long-term health care facilities may charge a resident only the actual price paid

Long-term health care facilities may charge a resident only the actual price paid by the facility for goods and services actually supplied to the resident and may not charge for hospital gowns. Facilities in the original contract shall inform residents of charges for personal laundry and drycleaning, haircuts, beautician services, manicures, pedicures, phone calls, television rental, and any other services payable by the resident. The facility shall also inform residents of any changes in those charges, and shall indicate on a resident’s bill every good, product, service, and medication for which the resident is being charged, including, if the patient is a senior citizen, whether or not a senior discount was obtained on the medication.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14134.6 cover?

Section 14134.6 ("Long-term health care facilities may charge a resident only the actual price paid") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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