§ 15-111. Reimbursement -- Day care for the elderly and medically handicapped adults

   (a) In general. -- The Department may authorize reimbursement of a licensed day care center for the elderly or medically handicapped adults for medical care that the center provides to a Program recipient who is certified as requiring nursing home care.

(b) Limitations. --

   (1) Reimbursement under this section is subject to the availability of federal funds.

   (2) The reimbursement rate for medical day care:

      (i) May not exceed a maximum per diem rate established by regulation of the Department; and

      (ii) Shall cover the following:

         1. Administrative overhead;

         2. Drugs, supplies, and equipment;

         3. Food;

         4. Medical services;

         5. Staff; and

         6. Transportation.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 42D; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1983, ch. 130; 1987, ch. 487; 1990, ch. 182; 1994, ch. 3, § 1.