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.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-16-3.5-1

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(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.