26B-3-117.  Federal aid — Authority of executive director.

(1)  The executive director, with the approval of the governor, may bind the state to any executive or legislative provisions promulgated or enacted by the federal government which invite the state to participate in the distribution, disbursement or administration of any fund or service advanced, offered or contributed in whole or in part by the federal government for purposes consistent with the powers and duties of the department.

Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-3-117

  • Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 26B-1-203. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
  • Medical assistance: means services furnished or payments made to or on behalf of a member. 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
(2)  Such funds shall be used as provided in this chapter and be administered by the department for purposes related to medical assistance programs.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session