This article shall not be construed as replacing federal, state, or local programs for the indigent but may supplement such programs for hospital care of the indigent. 447 31-8-31 History. — Ga. L. 1957, p. 470, § 14; Code 1933, § 88-2312, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 499, § 1. ARTICLE 2 HOSPITAL CARE FOR NONRESIDENT INDIGENTS