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Written by Webmaster
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Wednesday, 05 April 2006 |
In the private health care system the client's responsibility to pay for services rendered are clear and unquestioned. The South East Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (SEADAC) being a part of the health care system, needs to communicate to the client that she/he is responsible to pay for services rendered. All clients will be expected to pay the established charge unless that person's individual situation calls for a special review of the client's fee.
Since SEADAC is partially funded by the State of Illinois, no client can be denied service because of the inability to pay. State funds are made available to SEADAC, so people in need of treatment due to substance abuse can be served regardless of their income. However, all clients will be expected to contribute toward the cost of their treatment, unless treatment is fully paid for by a third-party or a funding source prohibits SEADAC from collecting an additional fee, above the rate paid by a third entity (i.e. Medicaid). As stated earlier, all of SEADAC's clients will be expected to pay the established charge for services rendered. If a client believes she/he cannot afford the fee that person may apply for a discount. Any discount granted will be approved by the Executive Director or his/her appointee, after the client has requested such a reduction. A discounted fee will be based on the client's family income and size. Unusual outstanding financial responsibilities may, also, be taken into account when setting the client discount.
SEADAC will establish a graduated client fee discount schedule based on family size and income. This schedule will be used as a guide to setting the clients discount, but can be altered, by the Executive Director of his/her designee.
The client will be responsible to prove income in order to be considered for a discount. SEADAC will then determine the client's ability to pay, and expect that client to pay his/her fee as established or discounted. Should the client not pay the fee as determined, service can be discontinued upon approval of the Executive Director or his/her designee. Should a client later request service and there is an outstanding balance the client may be required to pay his/her past due account before any further service can be rendered.
In an atmosphere of fairness to the client, taxpayer, appropriate treatment, and sound fiscal operation, SEADAC, must expect all clients to pay for the full cost of treatment or their fair share as determined by SEADAC.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 April 2006 )
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