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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(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 Integrated Healthcare within the department, established under Section 26B-3-102.
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-3-101. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-26b-utah-health-and-human-services-codes/ut-code-sect-26b-3-101/
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