§ 19–352
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-352 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3. Hospitals and Related Institutions
§ 19–352LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “nursing home” means a related institution that is classified as a nursing home.
(b)
A nursing home may not assess an interest penalty on charges for services provided to a resident until, whichever is later in time:
(1)
45 days after the nursing home mails an itemized statement of the charges to the person responsible for payment of the charges; or
(2)
30 days after the end of the period for which the itemized statement of the charges covers.
(c)
The nursing home shall include on the itemized statement of charges a statement in bold and conspicuous print as to when interest may be assessed consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.