§33-25B-2. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to:

(a) Assist, promote, encourage, develop and advance the knowledge of lower to moderate income families with dependent children of the earned income credit available for money spent on health insurance;

(b) Cooperate and act in conjunction with other organizations, public and private, the objects of which are the promotion and education of lower to moderate income families with dependent children of the earned income credit available for money spent on health insurance;

(c) Establish a system of qualified applicant aides who shall be trained by the department of health and human services and, who, for a modest dollar incentive, will on a volunteer basis make knowledge of this program available to the targeted families; and

(d) Establish a mechanism by which to provide counseling and assistance to families and aid them in filing for the insurance voucher, selecting an appropriate health insurance policy and completing the required federal income tax return.