(a) Any resident of the state afflicted with tuberculosis in any form, who requires medical care for tuberculosis and who applies for care, shall be received: (1) In a state chronic disease hospital; (2) in a private hospital or clinic; or (3) by a physician or other health care provider without regard to the financial condition of the patient. The cost of care and treatment of such patients shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, and § 4-67c.

(b) The Commissioner of Public Health may consider the availability of third-party sources for the payment of any treatment rendered in accordance with subsection (a) of this section when determining whether to pay for such services. If such patient is (1) a veteran and the tuberculosis or suspected tuberculosis for which the veteran has been hospitalized or treated is a service-connected disability entitling the veteran to medical benefits, or (2) eligible for medical benefits under any workers’ compensation law or under any other private or public medical insurance or payment plan, such patient or the patient’s obligor shall be liable for the costs of such care to the extent of such available benefits. Such costs shall be determined in the manner prescribed in subsection (a) of § 17b-223.

(c) The Department of Social Services and the Department of Public Health may exchange patient information in the possession of said departments for the purpose of determining eligibility for benefits under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for any patient in need of treatment or who has received treatment.

(d) The Commissioner of Public Health may enter into a reciprocal agreement with another state for the interstate transportation of a person afflicted with tuberculosis and for the medical treatment of such person.