As used in this article, the term:

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

(2) "Federal law" means Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act.

(3) "Medicaid" means medical assistance provided under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of this title, the "Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977."

(4) "PeachCare" or "program" means the PeachCare for Kids Program created by Code Section 49-5-273.