Section 22-B601. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

601.1A minor who consents to the provision of health services to himself or herself, or to the minor's child, under the terms of this chapter shall be liable for the payment of the services rendered pursuant to this chapter.

 

601.2The spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian shall not be liable for payment of services rendered, unless the spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian have expressly agreed to pay for the care.

 

601.3The minor consenting for health services shall assume financial responsibility for the cost of those services, except minors who are proven unable to pay and who receive the services in public institutions, or who qualify for medicaid or other subsidized forms of relief.

 

authority

Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Commissioners’ Orders dated January 7, 1924, April 2, 1943, May 21, 1947, October 11, 1951, and April 18, 1963; § 412 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, effective December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 787, Pub. L. 93-198; D.C. Official Code, § 1-204.04 (2001 ed.)).

source

Regulation No. 74-22 (August 30, 1974), 21 DCR 477 (September 16, 1974), 6H DCRR § 4 (1982).