Common use of Collection of Fees Clause in Contracts

Collection of Fees. Provider will properly charge the financial liability determined by the Base Service Unit to the client or his/her legally responsible relatives. Such charges which remain unpaid by the client or legally responsible relative must be pursued according to the specifications detailed in Section 4305.11 of Title 55 of the PA Code of the Department of Human Services (formerly Department of Public Welfare). In those instances in which the application of financial responsibility to the client or his/her legally responsible relative would result in increased cost to the MH.IDD Office, or substantial hardship to the client or family, the Provider agrees to follow the request for abatement or modification of liability procedures as outlined in Section 4305.7 of the Title 55 PA Code. The Provider agrees to exercise all reasonable effort to utilize MH.IDD funds as the funding of last resort and maintain clear records documenting those efforts.