26-18-5 - Contracts for provision of medical services -- Federal provisions modifying department rules -- Compliance with Social Security Act. - Utah Statutes

26-18-5. Contracts for provision of medical services -- Federal provisionsmodifying department rules -- Compliance with Social Security Act.
(1) The department may contract with other public or private agencies to purchase orprovide medical services in connection with the programs of the division. Where these programsare used by other state agencies, contracts shall provide that other state agencies transfer the statematching funds to the department in amounts sufficient to satisfy needs of the specified program.
(2) All contracts for the provision or purchase of medical services shall be established onthe basis of the state's fiscal year and shall remain uniform during the fiscal year insofar aspossible. Contract terms shall include provisions for maintenance, administration, and servicecosts.
(3) If a federal legislative or executive provision requires modifications or revisions in aneligibility factor established under this chapter as a condition for participation in medicalassistance, the department may modify or change its rules as necessary to qualify forparticipation; providing, the provisions of this section shall not apply to department rulesgoverning abortion.
(4) The department shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Social SecurityAct and all orders, rules, and regulations adopted thereunder when required as a condition ofparticipation in benefits under the Social Security Act.

Amended by Chapter 21, 1988 General Session