Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the ‘‘Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977,’’ shall apply to the department in carrying out the purposes of this article. History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-159, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 139, § 1; Code 1981, § 31-8-160, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1014, § 1. ARTICLE 6A NURSING HOME PROVIDER FEE Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2003, p. 435, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: ‘‘This Act shall be known and may be cited as the ‘Nursing Home Provider Fee Act.’ ’’ Administrative rules and regula- tions. — Indigent care trust fund-nursing home provider fee, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Medical Assistance, Chapter 350-7. 508 31-8-162 31-8-161. Legislative authority.