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Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 226.19. Discharge--certificate

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Every patient shall be discharged in accordance with the procedure prescribed in section 229.3 or section 229.16, whichever is applicable, immediately on regaining the patient's good mental health.

2. If a patient's care is the financial responsibility of the state or a county, as part of the patient's discharge planning the state mental health institute shall provide assistance to the patient in obtaining eligibility for the federal state supplemental security income program.

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