Pennsylvania § 15760 Definitions

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 15760 — Definitions

Pennsylvania § 15760

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 16COUNTIES

PartPART IV

Ch. 157PUBLIC HEALTH

Subch.CARE OF DEPENDENTS AND CHILDREN

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Bluebook

16 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 15760 (2026).

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The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Dependent."An indigent individual requiring public care, including maintenance, medical care, clothing and incidentals, due to physical or mental health needs or disability.

"Institution."A hospital, health care clinic or comparable facility.

"Institution district."A county institution district managed by the county commissioners.

"Public charge."An individual who is unable to maintain the individual and who requires and receives aid from the Commonwealth or from any political subdivision.

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The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Dependent."An indigent individual requiring public care, including maintenance, medical care, clothing and incidentals, due to physical or mental health needs or disability.

"Institution."A hospital, health care clinic or comparable facility.

"Institution district."A county institution district managed by the county commissioners.

"Public charge."An individual who is unable to maintain the individual and who requires and receives aid from the Commonwealth or from any political subdivision.