Section 649.23 - Reimbursement of Medical-Related Services(a) All cash payments or reimbursement for medical-related services of the victim must have been incurred as a direct result of the qualifying crime. The amount of reimbursement paid by the Board shall not exceed the maximum rate set by the Board, if any, less the amount of reimbursement available from other sources.(b) Reimbursable medical-related services include, but are not limited to: acupuncture, biofeedback, massage therapy, natural healing methods, and skilled and unskilled in-home supportive services.(c) In order to be reimbursed for skilled and unskilled in-home supportive services, the victim must obtain verification from a treating physician specifying the reasons in-home supportive services are necessary, the duration the in-home services are needed, and the number of hours needed daily. A treating physician must re-certify the need for in-home supportive services at 60-day intervals.(d) Skilled in-home supportive services must be provided by the following: licensed nurse, medical social worker, licensed therapists, or a state certified home health aide attendant.(e) Unskilled in-home supportive services may be provided by family members or other persons to assist a victim that is unable to perform daily tasks such as walking, bathing, dressing, preparing meals or similar major-life functions. Unskilled in-home services are limited to eight hours a day and 40 hours per week.(f) Medical-related expenses are reimbursable at the rates and within the limitations established by the Board pursuant to Government Code section 13957.2.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 649.23
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 649.13 to section 649.23, including amendment NOTE, filed 12-6-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 49). For prior history of section 649.23, see Register 2006, No. 4.
2. Repealer and new section filed 6-12-2009; operative 7-12-2009 (Register 2009, No. 24). Note: Authority cited: Sections 13920 and 13974, Government Code. Reference: Sections 13957(a)(1) and 13957.2, Government Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 649.13 to section 649.23, including amendment Note, filed 12-6-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 49). For prior history of section 649.23, see Register 2006, No. 4.
2. Repealer and new section filed 6-12-2009; operative 7-12-2009 (Register 2009, No. 24).