- (a) A person or entity subject to this rule shall be in compliance within thirty (30) days of its effective date.
- (b) Charges for costs of treatment may not exceed the actual cost of the treatment.
(c) Collection of any charges imposed under this rule shall be waived or postponed based upon:
- (1) Clinical considerations;
- (2) The patient’s inability to pay; or
- (3) A court determination that the patient is wholly or partly indigent and qualifies for the appointment of an attorney under Arkansas Code § 16-87-213.
- (d) Charges for costs of treatment shall be based upon and not exceed the charges contained in the Charge Description Master maintained by the Arkansas State Hospital.