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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Assisted living residence.” As defined in section 1001 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21), 1 known as the Human Services Code.
“COVID-19.” The novel coronavirus as identified in the Governor's Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued on March 6, 2020, published at 50 Pa.B. 1644 (March 21, 2020).
“Department.” The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.
“Facility.” Any of the following:
(1) An assisted living residence.
(2) A long-term care nursing facility.
(3) A personal care home.
“Health collaborative.” A collaboration of a local health care system that provides educational support and clinical coaching in a specific region of this Commonwealth. The term includes an academic medical center located in this Commonwealth.
“Long-term care nursing facility.” As defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48), 2 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
“Personal care home.” As defined in section 1001 of the Human Services Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 101-B. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-101-b/
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