LegalFix

Section 401 - Continuing care contract requirements -- No waiver.

UT Code § 31A-44-401 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(1) A continuing care contract shall: (a) provide that the provider shall refund the portion of a departing resident's entrance fee that the provider has agreed to refund, if any, no later than the earlier of: (i) if the departing resident ceased occupancy of the departing resident's unit before any other departing resident who has not received an entrance fee refund, 30 days after the day on which the provider accumulates an amount of money, from sales of living units previously occupied by departing residents, that is equal to the departing resident's entrance fee refund; or (ii) one year after the day on which the departing resident ceases to occupy the departing resident's living unit, unless the provider proves that the provider has made and is making a good faith effort to find an occupant for a living unit that was previously occupied by a departing resident; (b) provide that the resident may terminate the continuing care contract upon giving notice of termination: (i) with or without cause; and (ii) clearly stating what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund and the date by which the provider will make the refund; and (c) provide that a continuing care contract is terminated by the resident's death and clearly state: (i) what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund in the event of the resident's death; (ii) the date before which the provider will make the refund; and (iii) to whom the provider will make the refund.

(a) provide that the provider shall refund the portion of a departing resident's entrance fee that the provider has agreed to refund, if any, no later than the earlier of: (i) if the departing resident ceased occupancy of the departing resident's unit before any other departing resident who has not received an entrance fee refund, 30 days after the day on which the provider accumulates an amount of money, from sales of living units previously occupied by departing residents, that is equal to the departing resident's entrance fee refund; or (ii) one year after the day on which the departing resident ceases to occupy the departing resident's living unit, unless the provider proves that the provider has made and is making a good faith effort to find an occupant for a living unit that was previously occupied by a departing resident;

(i) if the departing resident ceased occupancy of the departing resident's unit before any other departing resident who has not received an entrance fee refund, 30 days after the day on which the provider accumulates an amount of money, from sales of living units previously occupied by departing residents, that is equal to the departing resident's entrance fee refund; or

(ii) one year after the day on which the departing resident ceases to occupy the departing resident's living unit, unless the provider proves that the provider has made and is making a good faith effort to find an occupant for a living unit that was previously occupied by a departing resident;

(b) provide that the resident may terminate the continuing care contract upon giving notice of termination: (i) with or without cause; and (ii) clearly stating what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund and the date by which the provider will make the refund; and

(i) with or without cause; and

(ii) clearly stating what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund and the date by which the provider will make the refund; and

(c) provide that a continuing care contract is terminated by the resident's death and clearly state: (i) what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund in the event of the resident's death; (ii) the date before which the provider will make the refund; and (iii) to whom the provider will make the refund.

(i) what portion of the entrance fee the provider will refund in the event of the resident's death;

(ii) the date before which the provider will make the refund; and

(iii) to whom the provider will make the refund.

(2) A continuing care contract may permit involuntary dismissal of a resident from a continuing care facility upon a reasonable determination by the provider that the resident's health and well-being require termination of the continuing care contract.

(3) If a resident is dismissed under Subsection (2) and is in a condition of financial hardship, as defined by the department by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the provider shall refund the resident's entrance fee: (a) in an amount provided in the continuing care contract; and (b) before the earlier of: (i) a time provided in the continuing care contract; and (ii) 60 days after the day on which the provider dismisses the resident from the facility.

(a) in an amount provided in the continuing care contract; and

(b) before the earlier of: (i) a time provided in the continuing care contract; and (ii) 60 days after the day on which the provider dismisses the resident from the facility.

(i) a time provided in the continuing care contract; and

(ii) 60 days after the day on which the provider dismisses the resident from the facility.

(4) A resident may not waive a provision of this chapter by agreement.

LegalFix

Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.

LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.

The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.

You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.

The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.

Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We have updated our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures.