RETURN OF FUNDS AFTER DISCHARGE OR DEATH

Subpart 1. Discharge of a resident. Upon discharge of a resident, the resident's funds must be returned to the resident or resident's legal guardian, conservator, representative payee, or other person designated in writing by the resident, with a written accounting in exchange for a signed receipt. If a resident's bed is being held for anticipated readmission, the resident's funds need not be returned. Funds which are maintained outside of the nursing home must be returned within five business days. Subp. 2. Death of a resident. Upon the death of a resident, a nursing home must convey the resident's funds, and a final accounting of those funds, to the individual or probate jurisdiction administering the resident's estate.