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Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 120.445. Contracted transportation and accommodation services. The department may designate one or more enrolled providers of transportation or accommodation services to serve specific geographic regions, or an agent or organization to manage travel and accommodations services, through a contract for services under AS 36.30, a grant, or other arrangement permitted by law. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030

AS 47.05.015 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 120.490. Definitions. In 7 AAC 120.400 — 7 AAC 120.490,

(1) “ambulance” means any privately or publicly owned vehicle that is regularly provided or offered to be provided for the emergency transportation of a person suffering from illness, injury, or disability and licensed by the department or local licensing body; police, fire, funeral home, and other vehicles that serve a dual purpose, one of which meets this definition, also may be considered ambulances;

(2) “emergency transportation” means the transportation necessary immediately when a sudden, unexpected occurrence creates a medical emergency;

(3) “escort” means a person who accompanies a recipient to or from a source of medical care; the purpose of the escort accompanying a recipient may be the result of medical necessity or may be due to the age or physical or mental capacity of the recipient; the escort may be