1. (1) These rules and regulations apply to all patients/clients requesting or receiving public health services provided by the bureau and are consistent with federal regulations.
2. (2) All patients/clients will be billed the fee for the particular service provided unless exempted by section 1200-17-2-.04 of these rules. The Department may enter into contractual agreements with governmental and/or non-governmental agencies for health-related services at contractual rates which must be approved by the Commissioner.

Authority: T.C.A. §§68-1-103, 68-1-301 et seq., 68-1-401, 68-1-702, 68-1-804(7), 68-5-105, 68-5-603, 68-9-112, 68-12-103, 68-12-104, 68-41-104, 68-49-103, 4-3-1802, 4-3-1803(1), 4-3-1803(6), 4-3-1803(9), 4-3-1803(10), 4- 3-1803(11), and 4-5-202. Administrative History: Original rule filed January 26, 1990; effective March 12, 1990. Repealed and new rule filed September 29, 1999; effective December 8, 1999. (Formerly rule 1200-17-2-.03).