§ 31-8-139. Mandamus
A resident, the representative or legal surrogate of the resident, if any, the community ombudsman, the governing body of the personal care home, or any other interested party may bring an action in court for mandamus pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 9 to order the department to comply with any state […]
§ 31-8-150. Constitutional Authority for Passage of Article
This article is passed pursuant to the authority of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(i) of the Constitution. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-150 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 139, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 31; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1014, § 1.
§ 31-8-151. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health created by Chapter 2 of this title. “Medically indigent” means a person who meets the state-wide standards of indigency adopted by the department for the purposes of this article. “Trust fund” means the Indigent Care Trust Fund created by Code Section […]
§ 31-8-152. Creation of Indigent Care Trust Fund
There is created the Indigent Care Trust Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts dedicated, transferred, or contributed to such trust fund and shall invest the trust fund moneys in the same manner as authorized for investing other moneys in the state […]
§ 31-8-125. Administrative Hearings
Any resident, guardian, or representative who believes his rights under Code Section 31-8-107, paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-8-108, Code Section 31-8-109, paragraphs (3) and (4) of Code Section 31-8-111, subsection (d) of Code Section 31-8-112, Code Section 31-8-116, Code Section 31-8-117, or Code Section 31-8-120 have been violated or any complainant […]
§ 31-8-153. Contributions to Trust Fund
After June 30, 1990, any hospital, hospital authority, county, municipality, or other person or entity is authorized to contribute to the trust fund. The contribution of public funds to the trust fund shall be a valid public purpose for which those funds may be expended. Contributions to the trust fund shall be irrevocable and shall […]
§ 31-8-126. Cause of Action Against Facility for Violation of Rights Under This Article; Civil Penalties; Applicability of Code Section 31-5-8
Any person or persons aggrieved because a long-term care facility has violated or failed to provide any right granted under this article shall have a cause of action against such facility for damages and such other relief as the court having jurisdiction of the action deems proper. No person shall be prohibited from maintaining such […]
§ 31-8-153.1. Irrevocable Transfer of Funds to Trust Fund; Provision for Indigent Patients
After June 30, 1993, any hospital authority, county, municipality, or other state or local public or governmental entity is authorized to transfer moneys to the trust fund. Transfer of funds under the control of a hospital authority, county, municipality, or other state or local public or governmental entity shall be a valid public purpose for […]
§ 31-8-127. Rules and Regulations
The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article. History. Code 1933, § 88-1924B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.
§ 31-8-153.2. Revenues Raised From Specified Sources
The General Assembly may provide for the dedication and deposit of revenues raised from specified sources into the trust fund. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-153.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1014, § 1.