§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Catastrophic illness in children relief fund commission; establishment; members
§ 3 Membership of commission; removal from office for cause
§ 4 Election of chairperson and chief executive officer by members; quorum
§ 5 Powers and duties of commission
§ 6 Claims for reimbursement against families who have recovered damages in legal actions for expenses
§ 7 Application process
§ 8 Financial assistance for eligible children
§ 9 Monies for relief fund
§ 10 Federal financial participation
§ 11 Annual report
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 111K - Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.