Purchase of services of public or private agency
Sec. 8. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may
purchase and use the services of any public or private agency if
adequate provision is made for continuity of care and accountability.
(b) If the department purchases services under this article, the
state shall reimburse the expenses, to the extent allowed by state and
federal statutes, rules, and regulations, to the locality or agency in the
same manner and to the same extent as if the services were provided
directly by the department.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.101.
Last modified: May 24, 2006