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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 322. Reception of eligible persons at ports of entry or debarkation
(a) Arrangements for care, treatment, and assistance
Upon request of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services is authorized (directly or through arrangements
under this subsection) to receive any eligible person at any port
of entry or debarkation upon arrival from a foreign country and, to
the extent he finds it necessary, to temporarily care for and treat
at suitable facilities (including a hospital), and otherwise render
assistance to, such person pending his transfer or hospitalization
pursuant to other sections of this chapter. For the purpose of
providing such care and treatment and assistance, the Secretary is
authorized to enter into suitable arrangements with appropriate
State or other public or nonprofit agencies. Such arrangements
shall be made without regard to section 5 of title 41, and may
provide for payment by the Secretary either in advance or by way of
reimbursement.
(b) Payment or reimbursement for care, treatment, or assistance
The Secretary may, to the extent deemed appropriate, equitable,
and practicable by him, (1) require any person receiving care and
treatment or assistance pursuant to subsection (a) of this section
to pay, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for the cost thereof
or (2) obtain reimbursement for such cost from any State or
political subdivision responsible for the cost of his subsequent
hospitalization.
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