65-5a01. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "A child with special health care needs" means a person under 21 years of age who has an organic disease, defect or condition which may hinder the achievement of normal physical growth and development.
(b) "Services for children with special health care needs" means the program administered by the secretary of health and environment pursuant to article 5a of chapter 65 of Kansas Statutes Annotated and acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto.
(c) "Physician" means any person licensed by the state board of healing arts to practice medicine and surgery.
(d) "Special health services" means services for children with special health care needs.
History: L. 1931, ch. 283, § 6; L. 1933, ch. 222, § 1; L. 1945, ch. 248, § 1; L. 1957, ch. 337, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 373, § 1; L. 1971, ch. 251, § 6; L. 1978, ch. 238, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 226, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 241, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 5a - Children With Special Health Care Needs
65-5a05 Fees of hospitals, health facilities, physicians and other specialists; approval.
65-5a08 Secretary of health and environment; powers and duties.
65-5a10 Diagnostic clinics; supervision; acceptance for diagnosis; rules and regulations.
65-5a11 Cooperation with other state agencies; recommendations to legislature.
65-5a15 Payment of claims, when.
65-5a16 Act not to affect certain rights and responsibilities.