1. (a) An individual who is not an Indiana resident is eligible for assistance to satisfy the individual's financial obligation for the care provided to the individual 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 any bodily organ or part.

2. (b) An individual is eligible for assistance under subsection (a) only if the following qualifications exist:

   1. (1) The individual meets the income and resource standards established by the division under section 3 of this chapter.
   2. (2) The onset of the medical condition that necessitated medical attention occurred in Indiana.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2005, SEC.6.