§ 42-4-117 — End stage renal dialysis program; rulemaking; funding

(a) Effective July 1, 2001, the department shall expand
coverage for services authorized under W.S. 42-4-103(a)(xxiii)
for qualified individuals in need of end stage renal dialysis to
the extent funding is available.
(b) The department shall by rule and regulation establish
reasonable limits on services and supplies authorized under this
section, including establishing eligibility criteria for receipt
of services. In establishing eligibility criteria, the
department shall consider financial ability of the individual or
his family to contribute to the services, severity of the
illness, the critical need for the services and the ability of
the program to meet the needs of the individual.