As used in sections 660.327 to 660.355, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:
(1) "Department", the Missouri department of social services or any division thereof;
(2) "Entity" includes any bank, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, insurance company, or any corporation, association, partnership, or individual receiving or accepting money or its equivalent on deposit as a business in the state of Missouri;
(3) "Public assistance", assistance received by or paid on behalf of any person under chapter 205, 207, 208, or 209.