Ch. 1, § 2. Purpose and applicability

(a) This Chapter shall apply to and govern all aspects of the Prescription Drug Assistance Program. This Chapter shall become effective for services provided on or after July 1, 2002. (b) The Department shall issue Manuals, Bulletins, or both, to interpret the provisions of this Chapter. Such Manuals and Bulletins shall be consistent with and reflect the policies contained in this Chapter. The provisions contained in Manuals or Bulletins shall be subordinate to the provisions of this Chapter. (c) The incorporation by reference of any external standard is intended to be the incorporation of that standard as it is in effect on the effective date of this chapter.