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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Unless defined differently by a State agency for purposes of a waiver granted under part 441, subpart G of this chapter—
(a) Personal care services means services furnished to an individual who is not an inpatient or resident of a hospital, nursing facility, intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, or institution for mental disease that are—
(1) Authorized for the individual by a physician in accordance with a plan of treatment or (at the option of the State) otherwise authorized for the individual in accordance with a service plan approved by the State;
(2) Provided by an individual who is qualified to provide such services and who is not a member of the individual's family; and
(3) Furnished in a home, and at the State's option, in another location.
(b) For purposes of this section, family member means a legally responsible relative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.440.167 Personal care services - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-440-167/
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