Section 144.230  Reconciliation of Resident Funds

a)         Upon the death of a resident who has monies which are managed by the facility, the facility is to:

1)         convey the resident's funds and a final accounting of those funds to the individual administering the deceased's estate within five business days following the resident's death; and

2)         notify the local Public Aid office of the amount of all monies which belonged to the deceased.

b)         Upon discharge of a resident who has monies which are managed by the facility, the facility is to:

1)         refund any monies belonging to the resident and provide a final accounting of those monies (including all interest earned), to the resident or authorized representative within five business days following the resident's discharge; and

2)         notify the local Public Aid office of the amount of all monies, including all interest earned, which belong to the resident.

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 16619, effective October 27, 1994)