2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 67 - PUBLIC WELFARE
Chapter 11 - Medical Assistance Hearings and Appeals
Section 1101 - Definitions
PART II
PUBLIC WELFARE GENERALLY
Chapter
11. Medical Assistance Hearings and Appeals
Enactment. Part II was added November 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271, effective in 90 days.
CHAPTER 11
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Sec.
1101. Definitions.
1102. Hearings before the bureau.
1103. Supersedeas.
1104. Subpoenas.
1105. Determinations, review, appeal and enforcement.
1106. Regulations.
Enactment. Chapter 11 was added December 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, effective immediately.
§ 1101. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Bureau." The Bureau of Hearings and Appeals of the Department of Public Welfare.
"Hearing." A proceeding commenced in accordance with this chapter by a provider concerning an adjudication of the department relating to the administration of the program. The term includes an action relating to a provider's enrollment in, participation in, claims for payment or damages under or penalties imposed under the program.
"Program." The medical assistance program established by subarticle (f) of Article IV of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code.
"Provider." A person that is approved or was approved by the department to participate in the program or that seeks approval to provide medical assistance services under the program.
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