31-8-106. Required notices and disclosures to residents; changes in rates or services; billing; access to nonmedical records.

At the time of admission, the facility must provide the resident with:#

1. (1)

   A written notice of the facility’s basic daily or monthly rates;#

2. (2)

   A written statement of all facility services, including those offered on a needed basis, and related charges, including any extra charges for services not covered under medicare or Medicaid or by the facility’s basic daily or monthly rate;#

3. (3)

   A statement disclosing the facility’s name and business address and the name and business address of the administrator of the facility. Upon request an applicant or resident shall be furnished with a copy of the annual disclosure statement filed with the Department of Community Health; and#

4. (4)

   Notice of the right of access to the written policies and procedures of the facilities. Access to these policies and procedures shall be permitted during ordinary business hours.#

Upon a resident’s request, the facility must provide that resident with a current list of all services and charges. Current charges must be posted in a conspicuous location.#

The facility must inform each resident in writing, at least 30 days in advance of the effective date, of any changes in rates or the services that these rates cover.#

A facility must bill for charges at least once a month unless otherwise agreed. Each bill must itemize charges for:#

1. (1)

   The daily or monthly rate; and#

2. (2)

   All extra charges.#

Each resident or guardian shall be permitted to inspect and receive a copy of the resident’s nonmedical records kept by the facility. The facility may charge a reasonable fee for duplication, which fee shall not exceed actual cost.#