Massachusetts § 70D - Itemized statement of charges; effect of failure to furnish
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§ 70D. Itemized statement of charges; effect of failure to furnish
Section 70D. Upon receipt of a written request mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, from any person notified of such lien in accordance with the provisions of section seventy B, such hospital shall within ten days after receipt of such request furnish such person with a certified itemized statement of all charges of such hospital in reference to such injured person as provided in section seventy A, or if such injured person has not been discharged from said hospital at the time such request is received, then such statement shall be so furnished within ten days after such person has been discharged from said hospital.
If such hospital fails to comply with the provisions of this section, such lien shall be dissolved and no person shall be held liable under the provisions of section seventy C for the amount thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 70D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 70D cover?
Section 70D ("Itemized statement of charges; effect of failure to furnish") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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