Section R414-14-1 - Introduction and Authority(1) Home health services are part-time intermittent health care services based on medical necessity and provided to eligible persons in their places of residence when the home is the most appropriate and cost -effective setting consistent with the member's medical need. The goals of home health care are to minimize the effects of disability or pain, maintain or protect health, and prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization.(2) This rule is authorized under Section 26B-3-108 and governs the services allowed under 42 CFR 440.70 and 42 CFR, Part 484. 42 U.S.C. Secs. 1395u, 1395x, and 1395y also authorize home health services.Utah Admin. Code R414-14-1
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-14, effective 7/1/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-15, effective 7/26/2023