Section R527-936-1 - Authority and Purpose(1) Section 62A-1-111 authorizes the Department of Human Services to create rules necessary for social services. Section 62A-11-107 authorizes the Office of Recovery Services (ORS) to adopt, amend, and enforce rules.(2) The purpose of this rule is to specify ORS's participation in meeting the requirements for a state plan in regards to third-party liability. Federal regulations 42 CFR 33.135 through 433.154 require a state agency to establish and administer a third-party liability program, and specify the requirements for a state plan concerning third-party liability. Section 26-19-103 authorizes a third-party liability Medicaid recovery program and establishes the legal liabilities of third parties and recipients. Section 26-18-8 allows the department to enforce public assistance statutes.Utah Admin. Code R527-936-1
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-05, effective 2/22/2022