Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 50-24.1-00.1 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Department" means the department of health and human services.2. "Medical assistance" means benefits paid under chapter 50-24.1 and title XIX of the Social Security Act [ 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.].3. "Third party" means an individual, entity, or program that is or may be liable to pay all or part of the expenditures for medical assistance furnished under this chapter.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 352 (HB 1247),§ 448, eff. 9/1/2022.Added by S.L. 2019, ch. 408 (HB 1115),§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.