CHAPTER 107

An Act to amend and reenact § 68-140.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating
to eligibility for medical assistance for the aged.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 63-140.2 of the Code of Virginia be amended and reenacted
as follows:

§ 63-140.2. An aged person shall be eligible for medical assistance
for the aged if he:

(a) Has attained the age of sixty-five years;

(b) Is a resident of the State of Virginia;

(c) Is not receiving * old age assistance, provided that he may re-
ceive medical assistance for the aged for services provided to him during
the same month he receives old age assistance if he is admitted to or
discharged from a medical institution during that month; oo

(d) Is in need of medical care or treatment within limitations set
by rules and regulations of the State Board as herein provided; and

(e) Is in need of financial assistance in defraying the cost of such
medical care.