Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart B - Rights
Chapter 11 - FISCAL ADVOCACY
Subchapter B - APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OR PAYEE
DEATH OF A PATIENT/RESIDENT
Section 11.141 - Duties of Guardian Officer
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Upon the death of a patient/resident for whom the Guardian Officer serves as guardian or payee, the Guardian Officer shall:
(1) Comply with all applicable reimbursements of the Probates, Estates, and Fiduciary Code regarding termination of the guardianship.
(2) Expend any death benefits in accordance with the rules and regulations of the benefit-issuing agency.
(3) Return conserved funds to the benefit=issuing agency, if required by the statutes and regulations governing such funds.
(4) Release all conserved funds (with the exception of those covered in paragraph (3)), together with all outstanding bills, to the executor or administrator of the patient's/resident's estate, if any. Funds may be released upon presentation of letters of administration, a short certificate, or other appropriate and reliable evidence indicating that one person is the legally authorized representative.
(5) If, within 90 days of the date of death, documentation is not received that a legally authorized representative of the estate has been appointed, escheat proceedings shall be initiated.
