Definitions.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.



  • (1) "Applicant" means any person who requests assistance under the medical programs of the state.
  • (2) "CMS" means the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
  • (3) "Division" means the Division of Medicaid and Health Financing within the department, established under Section 26-18-2.1.
  • (4) "Enrollee" or "member" means an individual whom the department has determined to be eligible for assistance under the Medicaid program.
  • (5) "Medicaid program" means the state program for medical assistance for persons who are eligible under the state plan adopted pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act.
  • (6) "Medical assistance" means services furnished or payments made to or on behalf of a member.
  • (7)
    • (a) "Passenger vehicle" means a self-propelled, two-axle vehicle intended primarily for operation on highways and used by an applicant or recipient to meet basic transportation needs and has a fair market value below 40% of the applicable amount of the federal luxury passenger automobile tax established in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 4001 and adjusted annually for inflation.
    • (b) "Passenger vehicle" does not include:
      • (i) a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102;
      • (ii) an off-highway vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102; or
      • (iii) a motor home, as defined in Section 13-14-102.
  • (8) "PPACA" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-1-301.
  • (9) "Recipient" means a person who has received medical assistance under the Medicaid program.




Download our app to see the most-to-date content.