71-5-115 - Financial responsibility of relative When may be considered Reimbursement from responsible parties.

71-5-115. Financial responsibility of relative When may be considered Reimbursement from responsible parties.

To the extent permitted by federal law, the department may require or permit that responsible parties of a recipient of medical assistance supplement or reimburse for any benefit or benefits rendered to the recipient pursuant to this part.

[Acts 1968, ch. 551, § 15; 1979, ch. 177, § 1; T.C.A., § 14-1915; Acts 1982, ch. 730, § 14; T.C.A., § 14-23-115.]