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.
As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2005, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 16. Payment for Health Services Other Than Medicaid
Chapter 3.5. Hospital Care for the Indigent; Eligibility for Assistance
12-16-3.5-1. Resident Eligibility; Emergency Care; Conditions
12-16-3.5-2. Nonresident Eligibility; Emergency Care; Conditions; Qualifications
12-16-3.5-3. Rules Establishing Income and Resource Eligibility Standards; Adoption; Conditions
12-16-3.5-4. Statement of Eligibility and Benefit Standards; Requirement