Sec. 9. (a) Upon the death of a patient or a responsible party of the patient who is indebted to the state for any unpaid maintenance charges, whether or not secured by a lien, the attorney general shall file a claim against the estate of the patient or any responsible party for recovery of all charges for treatment and maintenance that have accrued at the date of death.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-24-15-9

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
     (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a claim filed under this section has priority except prior recorded encumbrances, taxes, reasonable costs of administration, and reasonable funeral expenses.

     (c) Limitations of actions do not bar a division, except:

(1) as to sureties; and

(2) as provided in section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-10(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.81-1994, SEC.2.

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