SECTION 9.32. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Administrative law judge--The attorney designated or appointed by the commissioner to conduct and preside over the administrative hearing.

(2) Adverse action--Any action taken or proposed by the department against a provider in which the provider may request an administrative hearing under Chapter 406 of this title (relating to ICF/MR Programs) or this chapter, concerning Medicaid Programs.

(3) Commissioner--The commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.

(4) Days--Calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

(5) Department--The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR) or its designee.

(6) Person--An individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or agency, or a public or private organization of any character.

(7) Provider--Any person with whom the department has a provider agreement.

(8) Provider agreement--Any written agreement that obligates the department to pay money to a person for goods or services under the Title XIX Medical Assistance Program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §9.32 adopted to be effective June 13, 1995, 20 TexReg 3987; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841