Sec. 11. The estate of a patient who receives care, treatment, maintenance, or any other service furnished by the division at the state’s expense is liable for payment of the charges as determined under this chapter for the service. The estate is exempt from the requirements of section 10 of this chapter or any part of this chapter directly in conflict with the intent of the chapter to hold a patient’s estate liable for payment.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-3(h).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.187-2007, SEC.13.