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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning herein defined. To the extent that the terms are not defined herein, the words are to have their commonly accepted meaning.
(1) “Department” shall mean the Department of Health and Social Services.
(2) “Facility” shall mean any facility required to be licensed under Chapters 10 and 11 of Title 16, including any such facility operated by or for the State.
(3) “Person” shall mean a human being and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality.
(4) “Provider” shall mean a person who is enrolled and who renders goods or services for which payment is made, in whole or in part, under a public assistance program.
(5) “Public assistance program” shall mean the medical assistance program of the State.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 31. Welfare § 1002. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-31-welfare/de-code-sect-31-1002/
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