36-2999.71. Definitions

(Conditionally Rpld.)

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Administration" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2901.

2. "Base reimbursement level":

(a) Means the total expenditures by the Arizona health care cost containment system and its contracted health plans for hospital services to eligible persons in state fiscal year 2019-2020.

(b) Does not include directed payments made pursuant to this article or payments made through the pediatric services initiative pursuant to 42 Code of Federal Regulations section 438.6(c).

3. "Director" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2901.