Idaho Code § 56-252 Definitions

• Library: Idaho Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through the 2023 Regular Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Idaho Code § 56-252

As used in sections 56-250 through 56-255, Idaho Code:

(1) "Benchmark plan" means a package of health benefits coverage that provides coverage for a specified population in accordance with section 6044 of the deficit reduction act of 2005.

(2) "Benefit design" means selection of services, providers and beneficiary cost-sharing to create the scope of coverage for participants.

(3) "Community supports" means services that promote the ability of persons with disabilities to be self-sufficient and live independently in their own communities.

(4) "Cost-sharing" means participant payment for a portion of medicaid service costs such as deductibles, coinsurance or copayment amounts.

(5) "Department" means the department of health and welfare.

(6) "Director" means the director of the department of health and welfare.

(7) "Health risk assessment" means a process of assessing the health status and health needs of participants.

(8) "Medicaid" means Idaho's medical assistance program.

(9) "Medical assistance" means payments for part or all of the cost of services funded by titles XIX or XXI of the federal social security act as amended, as may be designated by department rule.

(10) "Medical home" means a primary care case manager designated by the participant or the department to coordinate the participant's care.