Wisconsin § 51.63 - Private pay for patients.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 51.63 — Private pay for patients., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.63. Private pay for patients.
Any person may pay, in whole or in part, for the maintenance and clothing of any mentally ill, developmentally disabled, alcoholic or drug dependent person at any institution for the treatment of persons so afflicted, and his or her account shall be credited with the sums paid. The person may also be likewise provided with such special care in addition to those services usually provided by the institution as is agreed upon with the director, upon payment of the charges therefor. 51.63 History History: 1975 c. 430 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 51.63
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 51.63 cover?
Section 51.63 ("Private pay for patients.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 51.63?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 51.63 apply to my situation?
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