(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, medical indigents shall include all residents of this state who are unable to pay part or all of the cost of necessary medical and hospital services, but shall not include any person for whom medical and hospital services are paid by the Department of Human Services.(b) Each county judge or chief administrative officer of a municipality affected by this subchapter is authorized to establish necessary rules to be followed in determining medical indigency of persons seeking admission to the medical center under the provisions of this subchapter.Acts 1959, No. 259, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2925.
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