As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health or the commissioner’s designated representative; [Deleted by 2015 amendment.] “Department” means the department of health; and “Hemophilia” means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood.
The department shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia. The program shall assist persons who require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization and other effects associated with this bleeding condition, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of such […]
The department shall: Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program; Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, including self-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes […]
