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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 7§ 7356 Patient Leave Care Charges

§ 7356 Patient Leave Care Charges

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 7356 Patient Leave Care Charges

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone is on a break from a state hospital, they or their family might have to pay for their care.
  • •The cost is the same as if they were still in the hospital.
  • •The hospital will try to collect the money following certain rules.

Example

A person is allowed to leave the state hospital for a short time to visit family.

While they are away, they or their family may have to pay for their care, just like they would if they were still in the hospital.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7356 Patient Leave Care Charges

The charges for the care and keeping of persons on leave of absence from a state hospital where the State Department of State Hospitals, the State Department of Developmental Services, or the State Department of Social Services pays for the care shall be a liability of the person, his or her estate, and relatives, to the same extent that the liability exists for patients in state hospitals. The State Department of State Hospitals shall collect or adjust the charges in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 7275) of Chapter 3 of this division. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 24, Sec. 195. (AB 1470) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liabilityhospitalpatientif someonethe state departmentdevelopmental servicessocial serviceseffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 7354.5 Developmental Disability Care Payments
  • § 5326 Patient Rights Denial Rules
  • § 7254 Patient Identifiable Clothing Requirement
  • § 7282 State Hospital Cost Recovery
  • § 7303 Commitment Transfer Liability Shift

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 7356.
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