(a) Outpatient rehabilitation services are covered under this chapter, subject to utilization controls.
(b) The department and the Medi-Cal field offices shall not discriminate against elderly recipients in authorizing services under this section, and shall recognize the importance of rehabilitation services in allowing elderly persons to remain independent and at home.
(c) Rehabilitation services may be provided in group settings, including what is referred to as stroke centers which offer programs and group training for adults in therapeutic exercise, activities of daily living, speech remediation, or counseling.
(d) In order to be eligible for reimbursement under this section, stroke centers shall be certified as participating providers and meet the rules and regulations of the department. Stroke centers shall meet the requirements for licensure of either adult day health care centers or outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1360, Sec. 3.)
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