Upon the death of a resident with a personal fund deposited with the facility, the facility must convey within thirty days the resident's funds, and a final accounting of those funds, to the individual or probate jurisdiction administering the resident's estate; but in the case of a resident who received long-term care services paid in whole or in part by the department, the funds and accounting shall be sent to the state of Washington, department of social and health services, office of financial recovery. The department shall establish a release procedure for use for burial expenses.

[2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 14; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 69.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- Effective dates -- 2001 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.46.020.

     Conflict with federal requirements--Severability -- Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.