26B-3-103. State Medicaid director — Appointment — Responsibilities.
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The state Medicaid director shall be appointed by the governor, after consultation with the executive director, with the advice and consent of the Senate. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-3-103
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Division: means the Division of Integrated Healthcare within the department, established under Section 26B-3-102. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 26B-1-203. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
- 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. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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The state Medicaid director may employ other employees as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter, and shall:
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administer the responsibilities of the division as set forth in this chapter; |
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administer the division’s budget; and |
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establish and maintain a state plan for the Medicaid program in compliance with federal law and regulations. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session
