§ 108A-56. Acceptance of federal grants.
§ 108A‑56. Acceptance of federal grants.
All of the provisions of the federal Social Security Act providinggrants to the states for medical assistance are accepted and adopted, and theprovisions of this Part shall be liberally construed in relation to such act sothat the intent to comply with it shall be made effectual. Nothing in this Partor the regulations made under its authority shall be construed to deprive arecipient of assistance of the right to choose the licensed provider of thecare or service made available under this Part within the provisions of thefederal Social Security Act. (1965, c. 1173, s. 1; 1969, c. 546, s. 1; 1981, c. 275, s. 1.)