[§321-282]  General duties of the department.  The department of health shall:

     (1)  Provide financial assistance, within the limits of available funds in the financial assistance fund, for the medical care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia who meet the standards of eligibility established by the department; provided that the department may contract with a private, nonprofit organization to carry out this function;

     (2)  Establish standards of eligibility for the financial assistance provided under this part; and

     (3)  Adopt any necessary rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement this part. [L 1983, c 280, pt of §2]