Section 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.