qualified provider Any person or medical facility that signs an agreement with DHS to participate in the Medical Assistance program, including licensed practitioners, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health agencies, and medical purveyors.

A Medical Assistance provider designated by DHS for the purpose of determining presumptive eligibility for Healthy Beginnings Medical Assistance program which provides NMP Medical Assistance to children up to age 19, and women during pregnancy and the postpartum period..