Financial responsibility of relative - When may be considered - Reimbursement from responsible parties

To the extent permitted by federal law, the department may require or permit that responsible parties of a recipient of medical assistance supplement or reimburse for any benefit or benefits rendered to the recipient pursuant to this part. Acts 1968, ch. 551, § 15; 1979, ch. 177, § 1; T.C.A., § 14-1915; Acts 1982, ch. 730, § 14; T.C.A., § 14-23-115. To the extent permitted by federal law, the department may require or permit that responsible parties of a recipient of medical assistance supplement or reimburse for any benefit or benefits rendered to the recipient pursuant to this part. Acts 1968, ch. 551, § 15; 1979, ch. 177, § 1; T.C.A., § 14-1915; Acts 1982, ch. 730, § 14; T.C.A., § 14-23-115.