D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8099

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024
Rule 29-8099 - DEFINITIONS
8099.1

When used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply to this chapter. Except as specifically provided in this section, terms used in this chapter retain the meaning ascribed under the applicable provisions of the Act.

Act - the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, effective June 11, 1992 (D.C. Official Code § 32-701 et seq.).

Department - the District of Columbia Department of Health.

Dependent child - a natural child, adopted child, stepchild, foster child, or child in the legal custody of a domestic partner who is unmarried and under twenty-two (22) years old, is unmarried under twenty-five (25) years old and a full-time student, or is unmarried of any age and incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical disability that existed before the age of twenty-two (22).

Director - the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health.

Registrar - the State Center for Health Statistics Administration, Vital Records Registrar.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8099

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 5419 (June 14, 2002)