§ 369-l. Establishment of program. 1. There is hereby established
within the department of social services the health insurance
continuation program for persons with AIDS.

2. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the
commissioner, subject to the approval of the director of the budget, may
apply for appropriate waivers under federal law and regulation or take
other actions to secure federal financial participation in the costs of
the program; may waive or modify any provisions of this chapter or
regulation of the department to implement this title; or may promulgate
such regulations as necessary to implement this title.