Definitions. The words and phrases in this Chapter have the following meanings unless the context explicitly requires another meaning:

“IGA” means intergovernmental agreement.

“IHS” means Indian Health Service.

“IHS or Tribal Facility Provider” means a person who is authorized by the IHS or Tribal Facility to provide covered services to members and:

Is an AHCCCS registered provider, and

Is certified by the IHS or Tribal Facility as meeting all applicable federal and state requirements.

“TRBHA” means a Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Authority operated by a tribal government through an IGA with ADHS for the provision of behavioral health services to a Native American member residing on reservation.

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, pursuant to Laws 1998, Ch. 4, § 11, 4th Special Session, effective October 23, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3350, effective July 15, 2002 (Supp. 02-3).