Ohio § 2947.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2947.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2947.20.
(A) For each person who is confined in a city workhouse as provided in section 2947.19 of the Revised Code , the county or the city, as the case may be, may make a determination as to whether
the person is covered under a health insurance or health care policy, contract, or
plan and, if the person has such coverage, what terms and conditions are imposed by
it for the filing and payment of claims. (B) If, pursuant to division (A) of this section, it is determined that the person is
covered under a policy, contract, or plan and, while that coverage is in force, the
workhouse renders or arranges for the rendering of health care services to the person
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy, contract, or plan, then
the person, county, city, or provider of the health care services, as appropriate
under the terms and conditions of the policy, contract, or plan, shall promptly submit
a claim for payment for the health care services to the appropriate third-party payer
and shall designate, or make any other arrangement necessary to ensure, that payment
of any amount due on the claim be made to the county, city, or provider, as the case
may be. (C) Any payment made to the county or the city pursuant to division (B) of this section
shall be paid into the treasury of the governmental entity that incurred the expenses. (D) This section also applies to any person who is under the custody of a law enforcement
officer, as defined in section 2901.01 of the Revised Code , prior to the person's confinement in the workhouse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2947.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2947.20 cover?
Section 2947.20 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2947.20?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2947.20 apply to my situation?
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