- (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.
- (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.