Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-51-.09
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024
Section 560-X-51-.09 - Covered Services(1) The following services are covered hospice services when provided by qualified personnel: (b) Medical social services(e) Short-term inpatient care(f) and biologicals Medical appliances and supplies, including drugs(g) Home health aide services and homemaker services(h) Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology(i) Nursing home room and board(2) Nursing care, physician services, medical social services and counseling are core hospice services and must routinely be provided directly by hospice employees. Supplemental services may be contracted for during periods of peak patient loads and to obtain physician specialty services. Author: Theresa D. Richburg
Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-51-.09
Emergency rule effective October 1, 1990. Permanent Rule effective February 13, 1991.Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §§418.80, 418.202; State Medicaid Manual; State Plan.