Section 467-3-004 - CEREBRAL PALSY DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICESThis service provides screening and treatment for applicants or recipients who have residual alterations in motor function as a result of brain or brain stem damage or spinal cord injury from any cause.
004.01MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS. The most common diagnoses covered are quadriplegia, hemiplegia, diplegia, and paraplegia. Other applicants and recipients with motor difficulties may be eligible as authorized by the medical consultant or clinic team. 004.01(A)MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. The medical consultant determines medical eligibility for cerebral palsy. If a Department sponsored medical clinic is available in the applicant or recipient's community, the clinic evaluation may take the place of the medical consultant review for eligibility determination.004.01(B)CERTIFICATION DATE. The certification date is the date of referral, once medical and financial eligibility is met. If applicant is utilizing a Department sponsored medical clinic for medical eligibility, the certification date is the date the applicant was first seen at the medical clinic.004.02SERVICE COMPONENTS. Service components may be covered if recommended in the individual medical treatment plan and funds are available.467 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 004
Adopted effective 5/17/2022