Georgia § 37-7-120 - Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 37-7-120 — Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-7-120. Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.
It is the policy of this state that no person shall be denied care and treatment for alcoholism, drug dependency, or drug abuse nor shall services be delayed at a facility of the state or a political subdivision of the state because of inability to pay for such care and treatment. (Code 1933, § 88-402.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1856, § 1.) Cross references. - Payment of patient expenses for support and treatment in state institutions generally, T. 37, C. 9.
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 37-7-120
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 37-7-120 cover?
Section 37-7-120 ("Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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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