Ch. 18, § 2. Purpose and Applicability

(a) The Department adopts this Chapter to govern Medicaid eligibility and enrollment including an individual's rights and responsibilities, establishing uniform application and renewal procedures and defining eligibility groups. (b) This Chapter applies to all applicants and clients for all eligibility determinations. (c) The Department may issue manuals and bulletins to interpret this Chapter. Such manuals and bulletins shall be consistent with and reflect the rules contained in this Chapter. The provisions contained in manuals and bulletins shall be subordinate to this Chapter.