36-716. Payment of assistance


A. An afflicted person who is under medical treatment for tuberculosis prior to
release for employment and who needs or whose family needs financial assistance shall be
referred to the department of economic security for determination of financial assistance
eligibility.


B. The department of economic security shall determine and furnish assistance that
is necessary to provide adequate support for those who have a legal claim for support or
care from the afflicted person and for that person if the tuberculosis control officer
or local health officer has approved that person or a member or members of that person's
family for assistance.