Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-6-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 560-X-6-.10 - Physician's Role In Certification And Recertification

(1) For information about hospital certification and recertification see Rule 560-X-7-.16.

(2) In a skilled or intermediate nursing care facility, in the hospital and for the Home Health Care Program, Medicaid patients must be recertified by a physician at least every sixty (60) days. The certification form will be made a permanent part of the patient's record.

Author: James F. Adams

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-6-.10

Rule effective October 1, 1982 and July 8, 1983. Amended effective March 12, 1987.

Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §§401, et seq.; State Plan.