161-E:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Department" shall mean the department of health and human services. II. "Personal care attendant" shall mean a qualified non-family member whether or not that person is a professional or paraprofessional and who, in accordance with a plan of care prescribed by a physician and developed in conjunction […]
161-E:2 Services Provided. – The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall develop a program under which severely physically disabled persons eligible for coverage under medical assistance programs are provided with personal care attendants to provide medically necessary long-term maintenance and supportive care to assist them, as is required in each […]
161-E:3 Federal Funds. – The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall attempt to obtain such federal funds as are available to provide the services authorized under this chapter. The commissioner shall be authorized to expend such monies as he receives from the federal or state government or any other source […]
