It is the policy of this state that no person shall be denied care and treatment for mental illness nor shall services be delayed at a facility of the state or a political subdivision of the state because of inability to pay for such care and treatment.
(Code 1933, § 88-502.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1969, p. 505, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-502.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1.)
Cross references.- Payment of patient expenses for support, treatment in state institutions generally, Ch. 9 of this title.
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- Constitutionality of statute imposing liability upon estate or relatives of insane person for his support in asylum, 20 A.L.R.3d 363.