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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-571.01. Definitions.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) “Eligible individual” means an individual who:

(A) Is 55 years of age or older;

(B) Meets the level of care required under Medicaid for coverage of nursing facility services;

(C) Resides in the service area of a PACE organization;

(D) Satisfies the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 460.150; and

(E) Complies with such other eligibility conditions as may be imposed by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-571.05.

(2) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance programs authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, approved July 30, 1965 (79 Stat. 343; 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.), and by § 7-571.05, and administered by the Department of Health Care Finance.

(3) “PACE” means the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly established pursuant to § 7-571.04.

(4) “PACE organization” means an entity certified by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-571.04 to provide eligible individuals with community-based comprehensive health care services.

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