The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Applicant--A person seeking assistance under the
Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (MBCC) who:
(A) has never received Medicaid and is not currently
receiving Medicaid; or
(B) previously received Medicaid but subsequently was
denied and reapplies for Medicaid.
(2) CFR--Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) Creditable coverage--A health insurance plan that
covers any aspect of breast or cervical cancer treatment, including:
(A) a group health plan;
(B) health insurance coverage;
(C) Medicare (Part A or B);
(D) armed forces insurance;
(E) a state health benefits risk pool; and
(F) Medicaid coverage other than MBCC.
(4) Eligible group--A category of people who are eligible
for MBCC. In other Medicaid programs, an eligible group may be called
a coverage group.
(5) Medicaid--A state and federal cooperative program,
authorized under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the Texas
Human Resources Code, that pays for certain medical and health care
costs for people who qualify. Also known as the medical assistance
program.
(6) Recipient--A person receiving MBCC services, including
a person who is renewing eligibility for MBCC.
(7) Screen--A test for breast or cervical cancer conducted
under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Breast and
Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
(8) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)--The
state agency that identifies and refers applicants for MBCC.
(9) Texas Works Handbook--An HHSC manual containing
policies and procedures used to determine eligibility for Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits, Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF), and Medicaid programs for children and
families.
(10) U.S.C.--United States Code.
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