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(5) medical transportation related to care under (3) of this subsection or nursing facility care; (6) outpatient surgical services; (7) nursing facility care. (d) The payment rate for facilities under this section shall be the same as that established by regulation for medical services under AS 47.25.195, and payment rates under this section for other providers may not exceed those established under AS 47.07. (e) The Department of Health may limit the amount, duration, and scope of services covered under this section by regulation. If the Department of Health finds that the cost of assistance for all persons eligible under this section will exceed the amount allocated for that assistance during the fiscal year, the Department of Health may limit coverage for certain medical services by regulation in order to provide the most critical care within the available appropriations. (f) The Department of Health may adopt regulations to implement this section. Chapter 10. Children in Need of Aid. Article 1. Children's Proceedings. Sec. 47.10.005. Construction. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to (1) achieve the end that a child coming within the jurisdiction of the court under this chapter may receive the care, guidance, treatment, and control that will promote the child's welfare and the parents' participation in the upbringing of the child to the fullest extent consistent with the child's best interests; and (2) follow the findings set out in AS 47.06.030. Sec. 47.10.010. Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support. (a) Proceedings relating to a child under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter when the child is alleged to be or may be determined by the court to be a child in need of aid under AS 47.10.011. (b) In a controversy concerning custody of a child under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian of the person and property of a child, may appoint an attorney to represent the legal interests of the child, and may order support from either or both parents. Custody of a child may be given to the department and payment of support money to the department may be ordered by a court. Sec. 47.10.011. Children in need of aid. Subject to AS 47.10.019, the court may find a child to be a child in need of aid if it finds by a