The department shall create and distribute a standardized form to allow a parent, guardian, or other custodian to request reimbursement of any medical or health care costs from the responsible parent.
A parent, guardian, or custodian may use the small claims procedure of chapter 15-39 as a means to collect unreimbursed medical or health care costs from the responsible parent.
If paternity has been determined pursuant to chapter 25-8, a mother may use the small claims procedure of chapter 15-39 as a means to collect reasonable expenses as provided in § 25-8-3.