37.34.1945    MEDICAID AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CHILDREN'S AUTISM PROGRAM 0667: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, REQUIREMENTS

(1) Occupational therapy must meet the requirements for occupational therapy services required by ARM 37.86.606, except that under the Medicaid home and community services program:

(a) maintenance therapy is reimbursable and there are no limitations on visits for maintenance therapy;

(b) training for persons providing direct care is reimbursable; and

(c) participation in the interdisciplinary team planning process is reimbursable.

(2) Occupational therapy is considered an ancillary service. The sum of all ancillary service costs may not exceed $4,000 annually.

History: 53-6-402, MCA; IMP, 53-6-402, MCA; NEW, 2012 MAR p. 2085, Eff. 10/12/12.