391.021  Definitions.--When used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1)  "Department" means the Department of Health.

(2)  "Eligible individual" means a female of any age with a high-risk pregnancy or an individual below the age of 21 years who has an organic disease, defect, or condition which may hinder the achievement of his or her normal growth and development, and who meets the financial and medical eligibility standards established by the department. In addition, where specific legislative appropriation exists, individuals with long-term chronic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, which originated during childhood and who received services under this act before the age of 21 years shall continue to be eligible beyond that age.

(3)  "Medical services" includes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or disabling physical conditions.