Sec. 3. (a) The state department shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia.

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

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-41-18-3

  • hemophilia: means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood. See Indiana Code 16-41-18-2
(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) 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.