Sec. 814. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a responsible party willfully fails to provide relevant insurance coverage information to the department or the community mental health services program, or if a responsible party willfully fails to apply to have insurance benefits that cover the cost of services provided to the individual paid to the department or community mental health services program, the responsible party's ability to pay shall be determined to include the amount of insurance benefits that would be available. If the amount of insurance benefits is not known in a case described in this section, the responsible party's ability to pay shall be determined to be the full cost of services.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 330.1814
Willful refusal to apply for insurance benefits or provide information
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 145 Mich. App. 185 - In Re Dembek (1985)
Most recently applied in 145 Mich. App. 185 - In Re Dembek (August 1985)
1974, Act 258, Eff
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