MCA Chapter 22

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-22-1 Definitions.

The words and terms as used in this chapter have the following meanings: “State health officer” shall mean the state health officer of the state board of health, or his designated representative. “Board” shall mean the state board of health. “Hemophilia” shall mean a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood.

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-22-3 Program for care and treatment of sufferers.

The State Board of Health is authorized to establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia. The program shall assist persons who require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization and other effects associated with this bleeding condition, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of such services on a continuing basis despite the existence of various types of hospital and medical insurance.

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-22-5 Authority of state board of health.

The board is authorized to: Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program; Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, including self-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes typical of this condition; Extend financial assistance in order to provide diagnosis of and treatment for persons suffering from hemophilia and other related hemorrhagic disorders in obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and any other such necessary medical, surgical, dental, hospital, outpatient clinic service, rehabilitation or may participate in the cost of blood processing to the extent that such support will facilitate the supplying of blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and other efficacious agents to patients with hemorrhagic disorders. Employ all necessary administrative personnel as may be provided in its budget to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.