N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 43.07: Bill collection procedures

§ 43.07 Bill collection procedures.

(a) The commissioner may enter into agreements with the patient or a

person liable for him pursuant to this chapter to assure the regular

payment of fees.

(b) The commissioner may collect bills not paid within sixty days of

presentment or pursuant to agreement by the enforcement of liens, the

initiation of suit against liable parties to recover amounts due, or the

initiation of suit to enforce an agreement.

(c) An action to collect fees due pursuant to this chapter shall

commence within six years from the accrual of the cause of action. This

cause of action accrues when the fees become due.