Sec. 41.002. HEMOPHILIA ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  


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  • (a) The hemophilia assistance program is in the department to assist persons who have hemophilia and who require continuing treatment with blood, blood derivatives, or manufactured pharmaceutical products, but who are unable to pay the entire cost of the treatment.

    (b) The department shall establish standards of eligibility for assistance under this chapter in accordance with Section 41.004.

    (c) The department shall provide, through approved providers, financial assistance for medically eligible persons in obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates, and other substances for use in medical or dental facilities or in the home.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.