Sec. 111.

(1) The state department is responsible for the proper handling of each medical case. The state department may transfer a recipient to some other medical institution for treatment better adapted to the recipient's needs, or take any other action to insure meeting the medical needs of the recipient.

(2) When the director has issued an order under section 111f or taken an action authorized by section 111d(1)(b) or (c) with respect to a residential health care facility, that is a hospital, nursing home, or other institution reimbursed for residential or patient care by the medical assistance program established pursuant to this act, the director shall discharge the responsibility under subsection (1) by doing 1 or more of the following:

(a) Arranging for a transfer authorized by subsection (1) and for payment for care rendered until the date of transfer.

(b) Requesting the director of the department of public health to take appropriate action under Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(c) Filing a petition with the circuit court to place the residential health care facility under the control of a receiver.

(d) Arranging, with the agreement of the affected provider, for the deposit of payments for care rendered a recipient by the residential health care facility in an escrow account.

(e) Using other appropriate means, which shall include assuring that payment is made for care rendered a recipient, that conform with state and federal law, regulation, and policy.

History: Add. 1966, Act 321, Eff. Oct. 1, 1966 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 321, Imd. Eff. Dec. 12, 1980 Popular Name: Act 280Admin Rule: R 330.11001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.