Alabama § 38-6-1 - Program of Medical Assistance to Elderly Not Receiving Pensions Authorized.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-6-1 — Program of Medical Assistance to Elderly Not Receiving Pensions Authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-6-1. Program of Medical Assistance to Elderly Not Receiving Pensions Authorized.
The State Department of Human Resources is authorized to establish, in keeping with Title I of the Federal Social Security Act as amended, a medical assistance program for certain persons 65 years of age and over not receiving old age pensions. The Department of Human Resources shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with another state agency or private organization in connection with this program.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 38-6-1 cover?
Section 38-6-1 ("Program of Medical Assistance to Elderly Not Receiving Pensions Authorized.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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