§ 2999-s. Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following
definitions apply:

1. "PACE organization" means an entity as defined in 42 U.S.C. §
1395(eee) and established in accordance with federal public law 105-33,
subtitle I of title IV of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and licensed
or otherwise authorized to operate under this article.

2. "Program of all-inclusive care of the elderly" or "PACE" is a
federally recognized model of comprehensive care for persons fifty-five
years of age or older eligible for Medicaid and may also be eligible for
Medicare, qualifying for nursing home levels of care who wish to remain
in their community (see, Sections 1894 and 1934 to Title XVIII of the
Social Security Act; 42 CFR 460), and established under this article.

3. "Medicaid" means title eleven of article five of the social
services law and the program thereunder. "Medicare" means title XVIII of
the federal social security act and the programs thereunder.

4. "CMS" means the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

5. "Enrollee" means an individual enrolled in a PACE organization.