§ 26-18-2. Definitions.

     As used in this chapter:

(1) "Applicant" means any person who requests assistance under the medical programs of the state.

(2) "Client" means a person who the department has determined to be eligible for assistance under the Medicaid program or the Utah Medical Assistance Program established under Section 26-18-10.

(3) "Division" means the Division of Health Care Financing within the department, established under Section 26-18-2.1.

(4) "Medicaid program" means the state program for medical assistance for persons who are eligible under the state plan adopted pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act.

(5) "Medical or hospital assistance" means services furnished or payments made to or on behalf of recipients of medical or hospital assistance under state medical programs.

(6)

(a) "Passenger vehicle" means a self-propelled, two-axle vehicle intended primarily for operation on highways and used by an applicant or recipient to meet basic transportation needs and has a fair market value below 40% of the applicable amount of the federal luxury passenger automobile tax established in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 4001 and adjusted annually for inflation.

(b) "Passenger vehicle" does not include:

(i) a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102;

(ii) an off-highway vehicle, as defined in Section 41-1a-102; or

(iii) a motor home, as defined in Section 13-14-102.

(7) "Recipient" means a person who has received medical or hospital assistance under the Medicaid program or the Utah Medical Assistance Program established under Section 26-18-10.

Amended by Chapter 1, 2000 General Session