Are day habilitation services to people living in an ICF/MR nursing facility affected by these rule changes?
There is an expectation that people living in an ICF/MR nursing facility are expected to improve and are NOT considered maintenance services. Day habilitation services are provided in ICF/MR facilities are disallowed in the new rule, however that part of the rule does not become effective until at least some time in 2010, depending upon when the proposed rehabilitation rule goes into effect. [4/8/2008] How will the proposed federal changes affect billing for School-based Rehabilitative Services? Which services are under the rehabilitative option and which are under EPSDT? The following services are included in the rehabilitative services section of the Maine State Plan (and not under EPSDT): • PNMI for substance abuse treatment, mental health services, child care services, and services for people with mental retardation • Mental Health services • Substance abuse treatment services • Day Health Services • Rehabilitation services for individuals with traumatic brain injury • Early interv
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- How do I apply for long-term care services such as a nursing facility, assisted living facility or intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation?
- Do the requirements which apply to screening of new applicants for ICF/MR services apply to persons already living there?
- Are day habilitation services to people living in an ICF/MR nursing facility affected by these rule changes?
