Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-14-01-.10 - SCOPE OF PAYMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS

Payment for services rendered to approved tuberculosis patients, subject to the availability of funds and current Departmental policy, will be made only after the provider has made a reasonable effort to collect from third parties, either governmental provider has made a reasonable effort to collect from third parties, either governmental or private, as well as the individual or the person legally responsible for the debts of the patient. The Commissioner or his designee may utilize the definition of a person medically indigent as defined in these Regulations, in making the decision for whom the Division of Tuberculosis Control of the Tennessee Department of Health will expend funds.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-14-01-.10

Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed March 31, 1977; effective May 2, 1977. Amendment filed April 20, 1987; effective June 4, 1987.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-9-104.