Patient’s liability.
(a)#
1. The percentage of the patient’s liability for the reasonable costs for blood products and supplies which are determined to be eligible for reimbursement under sub. (6) shall be based upon the income and the size of the person’s family unit, according to standards to be established by the department under s. 49.687. 2. In determining income, only the income of the patient and persons responsible for the patient’s support under s. 49.90 may be considered. 4. In determining family size, only persons who are related to the patient as parent, spouse, legal dependent or, if under the age of 18, as brother or sister may be considered. 5. In determining net worth, only the net worth of the patient and persons responsible for the patient’s support under s. 49.90 will be considered.
(a)(1)#
The percentage of the patient’s liability for the reasonable costs for blood products and supplies which are determined to be eligible for reimbursement under sub. (6) shall be based upon the income and the size of the person’s family unit, according to standards to be established by the department under s. 49.687.
(a)(2)#
In determining income, only the income of the patient and persons responsible for the patient’s support under s. 49.90 may be considered.
(b)#
Individual liability shall be determined at the time of initial treatment and shall be redetermined annually or upon the patient’s notification to the department of a change in family size or financial condition.