§ 514.980 — Medical Assistance Liens; Definitions
Plain-Language Summary
This section defines terms used in the medical assistance lien laws. A 'medical assistance agency' is the Department of Human Services. A 'medical assistance benefit' is a benefit provided under the state's medical assistance program to a person in a nursing facility, care facility, or hospital.
514.980 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE LIENS; DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Applicability.
The definitions in this section apply to sections 514.980 to 514.985. §
Subd. 2.Medical assistance agency or agency.
“Medical assistance agency” or “agency” means the state Department of Human Services when it provides a medical assistance benefit. §
Subd. 3.Medical assistance benefit.
“Medical assistance benefit” means a benefit provided under chapter 256B to a person while in a medical institution. A “medical institution” is defined as a nursing facility, intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities, or inpatient hospital.
History:
1Sp1993 c 1 art 5 s 117; 1997 c 217 art 2 s 10; 2005 c 56 s 1
History: History: 1Sp1993 c 1 art 5 s 117; 1997 c 217 art 2 s 10; 2005 c 56 s 1