Difference between revisions of "Common Legal Matters in Contracts in Residential Care Admission and Transfer"

There are several legal matters that applicants and people who are helping them should be especially aware of in regards to contract clauses in admission agreements and contracts.

Some operators make efforts to require someone else (e.g.,  a family member, attorney, representative, substitute decisionmaker) to pay, if the resident defaults in payment or if the resident’s income falls short of the minimum accommodation rate.  If the resident’s income is insufficient to pay for basic accommodation in a subsidized facility,  the resident may apply for a rate reduction. While the Operator does not have access to the resident’s income information, the Operator should assist the resident (or whomever the resident has chosen to help, including substitute decision-maker) to know how to apply or re-apply for a subsidy.