1. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the Authority:
(a) Shall comply with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 regarding the eligibility of a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States for benefits under Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
(b) Is not required to pay any costs or other expenses relating to the provision of a benefit under Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1621, is not eligible for the benefit.
2. Compliance with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 must not be construed to constitute any form of discrimination, distinction or restriction made, or any other action taken, on the basis of national origin.