35 P.S. § 5701.502 Definitions

• Library: Pennsylvania Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through P.A. Acts 2023-21
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 35 P.S. § 5701.502

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:

"Applicant." An individual who applies for services under this chapter and who meets all of the following:

(1) Legally resides in the United States.

(2) Is domiciled in this Commonwealth.

(3) Is 60 years of age or older.

"Assisted individual." An applicant who meets all of the following:

(1) Is domiciled in this Commonwealth for at least 30 days prior to requesting an assessment.

(2) Has been assessed by the department to be in need of care equivalent to the level of care provided by a nursing facility.

(3) Has monthly income at or below 300% of the Federal benefit rate.

(4) Exceeds the resource eligibility requirements for medical assistance under the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21), known as the Public Welfare Code, but does not exceed a resource level determined by the department and the Department of Public Welfare which in no case shall be less than $40,000.

"Department." The Department of Aging of the Commonwealth.

"Enrolled provider." A provider who participates in the medical assistance program pursuant to the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21), known as the Public Welfare Code.