1. (a) An Indiana resident who meets the income and resource standards established by the division under section 3 of this chapter is eligible for assistance to satisfy the resident's financial obligation for care provided to the resident in a hospital in Indiana that was necessitated after the onset of a medical condition that was manifested by symptoms of sufficient severity that the absence of immediate medical attention would probably result in any of the following:

   1. (1) Placing the individual's life in jeopardy.
   2. (2) Serious impairment to bodily functions.
   3. (3) Serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part.
2. (b) A qualified resident is also eligible for assistance to satisfy the resident's financial obligation for the care that is a direct consequence of the medical condition that necessitated the emergency care.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2005, SEC.5.