SECTION .0300 ‑ CHRONIC RENAL DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM

 

10A NCAC 39A .0301       GENERAL

(a)  The chronic renal disease control program, hereinafter

referred to as the kidney program, shall assist eligible persons who require

treatment for end stage renal diseases (ESRD).  The kidney program shall:

(1)           Develop criteria for determining medical

and financial eligibility;

(2)           Provide financial assistance for eligible

patients in obtaining essential medical and technical services, and in

obtaining pharmaceutical and incidental supplies;

(3)           Assist in the development and expansion of

programs for the care and treatment of persons having ESRD,  including

dialysis, renal transplantation and other medical procedures and techniques

which will have a lifesaving effect in the care and treatment of such persons;

and

(4)           Develop and implement programs for the

prevention of chronic renal diseases.

(b)  The chronic renal disease control program is

administered by the Health Care Section, Division of Adult Health, 1915 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1915

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑220;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; January 1, 1986; July 1, 1985; July 1, 1984.