Alabama § 38-6-3 - Determination of Scope of Medical Assistance.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-6-3 — Determination of Scope of Medical Assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-6-3. Determination of Scope of Medical Assistance.
The State Board of Human Resources, in conference with the commissioner, shall determine from time to time the scope and kinds of medical assistance for the aged which the department will administer. This determination shall be made with due regard to:
(1) The amount of state and federal funds available for this purpose;
(2) The most pressing medical needs of the aged not receiving old age pensions but without sufficient income and resources to meet the costs of necessary medical services; and
(3) The assurance that persons in similar circumstances will receive equitable treatment throughout the state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 38-6-3 cover?
Section 38-6-3 ("Determination of Scope of Medical Assistance.") 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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