Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-03-03-.01

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 1240-03-03-.01 - NECESSITY AND FUNCTION

The Department of Human Services has responsibility to determine eligibility for medical assistance in accordance with requirements of Title XIX of the Social Security Act. T.C.A. §§ 71-5-102, 71-5-104 and 71-5-106 empower the Department to comply with any requirement that may be imposed or opportunity presented by Federal law for the provision of medical assistance to Tennessee's indigent citizenry. Federal regulations set forth the resource and income standards and the technical requirements by which eligibility for Medicaid is determined. [ 42 C.F.R. §§ 435.400, 435.500, 435.600, 435.700 and 435.800 ].

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-03-03-.01

Repeal and new rule filed June 14, 1976; effective July 14, 1976. Amendment filed August 17, 1982; effective September 16, 1982. Amendment filed April 22, 2008; effective July 6, 2008.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 4-5-202, 71-1-105(12), 71-5-102, 71-5-104, 71-5-106, 71-5-109 and 71-5-111; 42 C.F.R. §§ 435.400, 435.500, 435.600, 435.700 and 435.800; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 et seq.