As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Applicant” means a person requesting medical assistance under this part;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 71-2-301

  • Department: means the department of human services. See Tennessee Code 71-2-301
  • Medical assistance: means vendor payments or other payments for drugs in behalf of any person in need of this form of medical assistance as determined by department standards. See Tennessee Code 71-2-301
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) “Department” means the department of human services;
(3) “Medical assistance” means vendor payments or other payments for drugs in behalf of any person in need of this form of medical assistance as determined by department standards; and
(4) “Recipient” means a person receiving medical assistance under the terms of this part.