Arizona § 36-3401 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-3401 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-3401. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Administration" means the Arizona health care cost containment system administration.
2. "Advisory council" means the Arizona state advisory council on the seriously mentally ill.
3. "Children" means persons who are under the age of nineteen years or persons who are under the age of twenty-two years and enrolled in an educational facility.
4. "Clean claim" means a claim that can be processed without obtaining additional information from the service provider or from a third party. Clean claim does not include claims under investigation for fraud or abuse or claims under review for medical necessity.
5. "Director" means the director of the administration.
6. "Regional behavioral health authority" means an organization under contract with the administration to coordinate the delivery of mental health services in a geographically specific service area of the state for eligible persons.
7. "Service provider" means an organization or mental health professional that meets the criteria established by the administration and has a contract with the administration or a regional behavioral health authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-3401
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-3401 cover?
Section 36-3401 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 36-3401?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 36-3401 apply to my situation?
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