(a) In general A State may use amounts received under a grant awarded under section
300ff–21 of this title to establish a program of financial assistance under section
300ff–22 (b)(3)(F) of this title to assist eligible low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS in
(1) maintaining a continuity of health insurance; or
(2) receiving medical benefits under a health insurance program, including risk-pools.
(b) Limitations Assistance shall not be utilized under subsection (a) of this section
(1) to pay any costs associated with the creation, capitalization, or administration of a liability risk pool (other than those costs paid on behalf of individuals as part of premium contributions to existing liability risk pools); and
(2) to pay any amount expended by a State under title XIX of the Social Security Act [
42 U.S.C.
1396 et seq.].
