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EXPLANATION: Amend 34.58 (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention)
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 34,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, page 364,
paragraph 34.58, line 28-34, by striking the proviso in its
entirety and inserting:
/ 34.58. (DHEC:
HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention) From the funds appropriated
to the Department of Health and Environmental Control in the
current fiscal year for HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment,
the department shall develop one or more partnerships with
providers that offer comprehensive medical, psychological and
educational services to all patients, regardless of their
financial situation, insurance status, or ability to pay. The
department shall ensure the funds are expended solely for
testing and treatment services. Funds may be used to enhance
the services provided through any allocation of federal funds or
the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program rebate
funds./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.