§ 20-14-704 — Rehabilitative services

(a) Within thirty (30) business days of the report and identification of a person with a disability resulting from a traumatic head injury under § 20-14-703 , the Department of Health or an authorized agent of the Department of Health shall notify the person with a disability or the most immediate family members of their right to assistance from the state, the services available, and the eligibility requirements. (b) The Department of Health or an authorized agent of the Department of Health shall refer a person with a disability resulting from a traumatic head injury to appropriate divisions, departments, and other state agencies to ensure that maximum available rehabilitative services, if desired, are obtained by the person with a disability resulting from a traumatic head injury. (c) All other agencies of the state shall cooperate with the Department of Health or an authorized agent of the Department of Health to ensure that appropriate total rehabilitative and other services are available.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 355,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989, No. 491, § 1.