1. (a) The state department shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia.

2. (b) The program established under subsection (a) shall assist persons who:

   1. (1) require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization, and other effects associated with the critical, chronic bleeding condition; and

   2. (2) are unable to pay for the entire cost of such services on a continuing basis despite the existence of various types of hospital medical insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, other government assistance programs, and private charitable assistance programs.

      [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-14.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.