Statutory Authority and Purpose

105 CMR 920.000 is promulgated underauthorityofM.G.L. c. 111, § 69I; c. 111, § 69E; c. 111, § 62I and c. 122, § 1. They are adopted to establish a uniform schedule of assessments for medical services rendered to needy patients at state hospitals who lack health insurance, who are not eligible for public assistance, and who are therefore required to make direct payments to the hospital to pay for health care.