2013 North Dakota Century Code Title 23 Health and Safety Chapter 23-07.2 Hemophilia Assistance
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CHAPTER 23-07.2
HEMOPHILIA ASSISTANCE
23-07.2-01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. "Hemophilia" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined
deficiency or abnormality of a blood plasma factor or component.
2. "State health officer" means the state health officer as defined in this title.
23-07.2-02. Blood disorder assistance program.
The state health officer shall establish a program of financial assistance to persons suffering
from hemophilia and other related congenital bleeding disorders. The program shall assist those
persons to purchase the blood derivatives and supplies necessary for home care.
23-07.2-03. Recovery from other sources.
The state health officer may enter into agreements with third parties, including any insurer
or private sources, for recovery of payments for blood products and supplies used in home care
by persons participating in the program.
23-07.2-04. Rulemaking authority.
The state health officer shall:
1. Establish a reasonable cost for blood products and supplies used in home care as a
basis of reimbursement under this chapter.
2. Determine when reimbursement may not be made under this chapter for any blood
products or supplies which are not purchased in compliance with regulations
promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Reimbursement may not be made under this
chapter for any portion of the costs of blood products or supplies which are payable
under any other state or federal program or under any grant, contract, or any other
contractual arrangement.
3. Define what constitutes "home care".
4. Define what constitutes "income", "net worth", and "patient eligibility" for assistance.
5. Provide guidelines to determine individual liability.
6. Adopt all rules necessary to implement subsections 1 through 5 pursuant to chapter
28-32.
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