Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-1-201

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R21-1-201 - Definitions

The definitions in A.R.S. § 8-501 and the following definitions apply to this Article.

1. "AHCCCS" means the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is the State's program for medical assistance available under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and state public insurance statutes, A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 29.

2. "Child Safety Worker" means the same as A.R.S. § 8-801.

3. "Covered services" means those benefits as described in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 and contained in the approved Medicaid State Plan.

4. "DCS CHP Member" means the same as in A.R.S. § 8-512, child who is:

a. In a voluntary placement under A.R.S. § 8-806.

b. In the custody of the Department in out-of-home placement.

c. In the custody of a probation department and placed in foster care. The Department shall not provide this care if the cost exceeds funds currently appropriated and available for that purpose.

5. "DCS Comprehensive Health Plan" or "DCS CHP" means the program authorized by A.R.S. § 8-512 and these rules.

6. "Department" or "DCS" means the Department of Child Safety.

7. "Medically necessary" means a covered service provided by a physician, or other licensed practitioner in the healing arts within the scope of practice under state law to prevent disease, disability, or other adverse health conditions or their progression, or to prolong life.

8. "Out-of-home care provider" means the person or entity with whom a child resides in out-of-home placement.

9. "Title XIX Member" means a DCS CHP Member who is eligible for benefits under Title XIX or Title XXI of the Social Security Act and is receiving all covered services including behavioral health services through DCS CHP.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-1-201

Adopted by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 2554, effective 11/30/2015. Amended by final rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 2518, effective 10/5/2021.