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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) An Indiana resident who meets the income and resource standards established by the division under section 3 of this chapter is eligible for assistance to satisfy the resident's financial obligation for care provided to the resident 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) Placing the individual's life in jeopardy.
(2) Serious impairment to bodily functions.
(3) Serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part.
(b) A qualified resident is also eligible for assistance to satisfy the resident's financial obligation for the care that is a direct consequence of the medical condition that necessitated the emergency care.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-16-3.5-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-16-3-5-1/
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