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                                 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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