Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Subject 290-2-26 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN
Rule 290-2-26-.06 - Duties of County of Residence

It is the duty of the governing authority of the county to pay the hospital and physician for the billed amount of the cost of care of any patient determined to be indigent under the standards set forth herein. If the billed amount is not paid within 120 days after the mailing of a request for a determination of indigency, the county will be charged interest on the billed amount at the rate specified in O.C.G.A. § 48-2-40 for unpaid taxes.

O.C.G.A. § 31-8-43.