801—10.12 (35D) Member responsibilities.
	 10.12(1) The member or legal representative has the responsibility:
	  a.   	 To timely report the existence of or changes in the member’s income, spouse’s income, assets or marital status, including the conversion of nonliquid assets to liquid assets. The member shall also complete the change report which is enclosed with the monthly member support bill.
	  b.   	 To apply for all benefits due (such as, but not limited to, Title XIX, DVA pension, DVA compensation, Social Security, private pension programs, or any combination), and accept the available billing programs offered at IVH.
	  c.   	 To provide information concerning the physical condition and, to the best of the member’s knowledge, accurate and complete information concerning present physical complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications and other matters related to the member’s health.
	  d.   	 To report unexpected changes in the member’s condition to the attending medical provider or other clinician.
	  e.   	 To make it known if the member clearly comprehends a contemplated course of treatment and the member’s role in that treatment. If a member feels that a particular treatment is of no benefit, the member is responsible for reporting this to staff so that other alternatives may be considered.
	  f.   	 To participate in treatment planning, cooperate with the treatment team in carrying out the treatment plan, and to participate in the evaluation of the member’s care.
	  g.   	 To be considerate of the rights of other members and staff and control behavior in respect to smoking, noise, and number of visitors.
	  h.   	 To treat other members and staff with dignity and respect.
	  i.   	 To respect the property of other members, staff, and IVH. A member or legal representative may be held financially responsible for any property damaged or destroyed by the member.
	  j.   	 To ask questions about anything that the member may not understand about the member’s care or IVH.
	  k.   	 To accept the consequences of the member’s actions if the member refuses treatment or fails to follow prescribed care.
	  l.   	 To follow the rules and regulations of IVH regarding member care and conduct as set out in subrule 10.40(1).
	  m.   	 To keep scheduled appointments with staff. If unable to do so, the member is responsible for notifying appropriate staff.
	  n.   	 To maintain personal hygiene, including clothing, and maintain personal living area based on the member’s physical and mental capabilities.
	  o.   	 To follow all fire, safety and sanitation regulations as established by IVH and applicable regulatory agencies.
	  p.   	 To provide information and verification of resources. A member or legal representative must fulfill the member support obligation for member health care.
	  q.   	 To carry Medicare Part B insurance if eligible. IVH shall buy the medical insurance portion of Medicare Part B if member is not eligible to receive Medicare Part B under Social Security.
	  r.   	 To delegate to IVH the authorization to enroll the member in a prescription drug plan. The premium shall be deducted from the member’s social security.
	 10.12(2) The member or legal representative is responsible for the full payment of the member’s support charges within the calendar month that the monthly support bill is received. Failure to pay a monthly support bill within 30 days of issuance may result in discharge from IVH unless prior arrangements have been made.
	 10.12(3) In those instances when a legal representative is responsible for the handling of the member’s resources, the legal representative shall keep any records necessary and provide all information or verification required for the computation of member support as set out in rule 10.14(35D). Failure of the legal representative to do so may result in the discharge of the member. In some cases, IVH may act to have the commandant or designee established as the member’s fiduciary or agent as set out in subrule 10.11(4). In those cases when a guardian or conservator of a member fails to keep necessary records or provide needed information or verification or to meet the member support obligation, IVH may notify the court of problems and request to establish another individual as guardian or conservator. The conservator of a member shall submit a copy of the annual conservatorship report to IVH.
	 10.12(4) When a member temporarily needs a level of care that is not offered by IVH, the member shall be referred by IVH medical staff to a DVA medical center or to another medical facility. When a member goes to a DVA medical center, that member is responsible for the payment of any DVA charges except those charges exempted by the commandant.
	  a.   	 If a member who is treated at a DVA medical center has coinsurance to supplement Medicare, this coinsurance shall be used for the DVA medical center charges. IVH shall be responsible for all DVA medical center charges if the member does not carry coinsurance supplement.
	  b.   	 If a member chooses a medical facility other than a DVA medical center or other medical facility as referred by IVH medical staff, the member is responsible for costs resulting from care at the medical facility chosen.