Nebraska § 83-368 - Cost of patient care; ability to pay; factors.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-368 — Cost of patient care; ability to pay; factors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-368. Cost of patient care; ability to pay; factors.
Except as provided in section 71-809, the department shall determine the ability of a patient to pay by consideration of the following factors: (1) Taxable income reportable under Nebraska law; (2) the patient's age; (3) the number of his or her dependents and their ages and mental and physical conditions; (4) the patient's length of care or treatment; (5) his or her liabilities; and (6) his or her assets including health insurance coverage.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 83-368
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 83-368 cover?
Section 83-368 ("Cost of patient care; ability to pay; factors.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 83-368?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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