§ 6303. Statement of legislative findings and policy.
(a) Declaration of necessity.--It is hereby declared that adequate professional health services are essential for the maintenance of the physical and mental health of the residents of this Commonwealth, and that it is necessary that provision be made for adequate professional health services to persons of low income who are unable to provide such services for themselves or their dependents without depriving themselves or their dependents of such necessaries of life as food, clothing and shelter.
(b) Construction of chapter.--It is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of this chapter and the policy of the General Assembly to authorize qualified persons to provide adequate professional health services for residents of this Commonwealth who are unable to provide such services for themselves or their dependents at their own cost without depriving themselves or their dependents of such necessaries of life as food, clothing and shelter, and provide persons of over- income with the limited professional health services benefits set forth in this chapter.
Cross References. Section 6303 is referred to in section 6325 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 63 - Professional Health Services Plan Corporations
Section 6301 - Application of chapter
Section 6303 - Statement of legislative findings and policy
Section 6304 - Certification of professional health service corporations
Section 6305 - Initial reserves
Section 6306 - Standards concerning incorporators
Section 6307 - Exemptions applicable to certificated professional health service corporations
Section 6308 - Uncertificated plans prohibited
Section 6321 - Required reserves
Section 6322 - Scope of service
Section 6323 - Action as agent under Federal and other programs
Section 6324 - Rights of health service doctors
Section 6325 - Income status; effect
Section 6326 - Specifically authorized contract provisions
Section 6327 - Subscriptions provided for persons on relief
Section 6328 - Board of directors
Section 6329 - Rates and contracts
Section 6330 - Investment of funds
Section 6331 - Reports and examinations
Section 6332 - Regulation by Department of Health
Section 6333 - Dental service agents