Plain English Breakdown
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Long Term Care Facility Refund Requirements
This act requires long-term care facilities to refund deposits and minimum-stay charges if a resident dies before or within 60 days of entering the facility, cannot enter due to medical reasons, or is discharged/transferred within the first two months.
What This Bill Does
- Requires long-term care facilities to give back any deposit paid by residents or their families if the resident passes away before entering the facility or within 60 days of entry.
- Mandates refunds for minimum-stay charges if a person cannot enter due to changes in medical condition or needs.
- Necessitates refunds if a resident is discharged or transferred to another facility within the first two months.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- Families of residents who pay deposits or minimum-stay charges
Terms To Know
- Long-term care facility
- A place that provides ongoing medical and personal care services to people who need help with daily activities.
- Deposit
- Money paid in advance as a guarantee or security against loss, damage, or non-payment of debt.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how long it will take for the refund to be processed.
- It is unclear if there are any exceptions to these refund requirements.