Sec. 3. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the entire cost of the examination and treatment of a patient at an outpatient tuberculosis treatment center shall be paid by the county of residence of the patient if the patient is financially unable to do so.
(b) The entire cost of examination and treatment under subsection (a) shall be reduced by five dollars ($5) per examination and treatment. This amount represents a subsidy from the state in the interests of the control of tuberculosis and the maintenance of public health.