Section 148.2. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

County of residence—The county in which the person normally resides and maintains a permanent address, with the exception of a homeless person who may claim the county in which he is physically located at the time of application as his address.

Emancipated—A person 20 years of age or younger, whether or not he is residing in the household of his parents or legal guardians, who is no longer in the care of, or under the control of, his parents or legal guardians.

Institution—This term applies solely for purposes of a residence determination. An establishment, licensed by the State, that furnishes food, shelter and some treatment or service to four or more persons unrelated to the proprietor. The term includes hospitals, skilled or intermediate nursing home care facilities, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded and mental hospitals. For purposes of State placement, the term also includes foster care homes licensed by the State which provide food, shelter and supportive services to one or more persons unrelated to the proprietor.

MAID Card—edical Assistance Identification Card.

Resident—A person who resides in this Commonwealth with the intent to remain and maintains continuous physical presence in this Commonwealth, except for a temporary absence and meets the requirements of this chapter.