2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:2196.2 — Community indigent health care program; purpose

§2196.2.  Community Indigent Health Care Program; purpose

The Community Indigent Health Care Program is created within the Department of Health and Hospitals to expand health and medical resources and to expand access to primary and preventive care services available to local communities through a grant and contract program while encouraging the development of greater efficiency in care for low-income persons.  Grants and contracts shall be awarded according to the terms of this Part in the amounts specified and to the persons and organizations selected by the department.

Acts 1992, No. 418, §1.

{{NOTE:  SEE R.S. 40:2196.7 - EFFECTIVE WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.}}