Virginia § 32.1-138.2 - Certain contract provisions prohibited
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.2 — Certain contract provisions prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.1-138.2. Certain contract provisions prohibited
No contract or agreement for nursing home care shall contain any provisions which restrict or limit the ability of a resident to apply for and receive Medicaid or which require a specified period of residency prior to applying for Medicaid. The resident may be required to notify the facility when an application for Medicaid has been made. No contract or agreement may require a deposit or other prepayment from Medicaid recipients. No contract or agreement shall contain provisions authorizing the facility to refuse to accept retroactive Medicaid benefits.
1987, c. 221.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 32.1-138.2
What does Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.2 cover?
Section 32.1-138.2 ("Certain contract provisions prohibited") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 32.1-138.2?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 32.1-138.2" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 32.1-138.2 apply to my situation?
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