§ 8 — Financial assistance for eligible children

Section 8. Whenever a child has a catastrophic illness and is eligible for the program, the child, through his parent or guardian, may receive financial assistance from monies in the fund subject to the rules and regulations established by the commission and the availability of monies in the fund. The financial assistance shall include, but is not limited to, payments or reimbursements for the costs of medical treatment, hospital care, prescription drugs, nursing care and physician services.