601. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

601 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 601.1 A minor who consents to the provision of health services to himself or herself, or to the minor's child, under the terms of this chapter shall be liable for the payment of the services rendered pursuant to this chapter. 601.2 The spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian shall not be liable for payment of services rendered, unless the spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian have expressly agreed to pay for the care. 601.3 The minor consenting for health services shall assume financial responsibility for the cost of those services, except minors who are proven unable to pay and who receive the services in public institutions, or who qualify for medicaid or other subsidized forms of relief. SOURCE: Regulation No. 74-22 (August 30, 1974), 21 DCR 477 (September 16, 1974), 6H DCRR § 4 (1982). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Health and Medicine 22-B DCMR § 601