Section 76 of chapter 93 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after paragraph (c)(8), the following new paragraph:-
(9) In addition to the requirements otherwise set forth herein, the provider shall give every prospective resident a separate document captioned "Disclosure of Entrance Fee Refund" that clearly states (a) the amount of the entrance fee to be refunded to the resident under the provider's contract, pursuant to paragraph (4) hereof; and (b) the terms, conditions and explanation of the process by which the provider shall make such refund to the resident when the resident leaves the facility or dies. The resident shall sign this statement prior to paying the full entrance fee to the provider. This requirement shall not apply to any fee paid to get on a waiting list for a continuing care retirement community.
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