Title 7 — Human Health Care and Safety.
61 chapters · 896 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 7-771.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Attorney General” means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (2) “CMPA” means Chapter 6 of Title 1, [§ 1-601.01 et seq.]. (3) “Department” means the Department of Health Care Finance established by § 7-771.02. (4) “De…
D.C. Code § 7-771.02 Establishment of the Department of Health Care Finance
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Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), there is established a Department of Health Care Finance as a separate, cabinet-level agency, subordinate to the Mayor, within the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia.
D.C. Code § 7-771.03 Purpose of the Department
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The Department shall: (1) Maximize the well-being and quality of life for eligible low-income individuals and other populations through the provision of leadership and direction in administering responsive, effective, and efficient health-care benefits; (2) Develop a comprehensiv…
D.C. Code § 7-771.04 Appointment of Director
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The Department shall be headed by a Director, who shall: (1) Be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a); (2) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out the purposes of the Department as set forth in § 7-771.03; and (3…
D.C. Code § 7-771.05 Duties of Director
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In addition to other duties as may be lawfully imposed, the Director shall: (1) Supervise and direct the Department, organizing the Department for its efficient operation, including creating offices within the Department, as necessary, and exercising any other powers necessary an…
D.C. Code § 7-771.05a Assessment Fund
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(a) There is established as a special fund the Assessment Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Department of Health Care Finance in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) The Fund shall consist of revenue from the following sources: (1) User fees; and (2…
D.C. Code § 7-771.06 Department organization
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The Department shall: (1) Have a Chief Financial Officer separate from any financial cluster, who shall: (A) Be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia after consultation with the Director; (B) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out acco…
D.C. Code § 7-771.07 Powers and duties of the Department
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department shall: (1) Be the single state agency, successor to the Medical Assistance Administration, for the administration of the Medicaid Program under section 1902(a)(5) of the Social Security Act, approved July 30, 1965 (79 Sta…
D.C. Code § 7-771.08 Temporary personnel and procurement authority
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Effective until October 1, 2009, the Department shall exercise: (1) Personnel authority to hire, retain, and terminate personnel as appropriate to perform the functions of the Department consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1, including establishing compensation and reimbursement c…
D.C. Code § 7-771.09 Transition process
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(a) No later than March 1, 2008, the Mayor shall submit a proposed transition plan, which has been approved by the Chief Financial Officer and which is accompanied by a proposed resolution, to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays…
D.C. Code § 7-771.10 Date of transfer of assets and authority
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No later than October 1, 2008, the transition plan required by § 7-771.09, as approved, shall be implemented.
D.C. Code § 7-771.11 Continuation of rules and regulations
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All rulemaking and regulations for the administration of the District Medicaid Program and D.C. Health Care Alliance Program, issued under appropriate authority, shall continue in full force and effect.