Illinois § 25
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.
Quality improvement transfer program. (a) The Department may exempt the following STAC hospitals from the requirements in this Section: (1) A hospital operated by a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more. (2) A hospital operated by a State agency or a State university. (b) STAC hospitals may transfer patients who meet criteria in the LTAC hospital criteria and are medically stable for discharge from the STAC hospital. (c) A patient in a STAC hospital may be exempt from a transfer if: (1) The patient's physician does not issue an order for a transfer; (2) The patient or the individual legally authorized to make medical decisions for the patient refuses the transfer; or (3) The patient's care is primarily paid for by Medicare or another third party. The exemption in this paragraph (3) of subsection (c) does not apply to a patient who has exhausted his or her Medicare benefits resulting in the Department becoming the primary payer. (Source: P.A. 96-1130, eff. 7-20-10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 25
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 25 cover?
Section 25 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 25?
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