1. (a) An adult day health care provider may be reimbursed for a maximum of five transition visits per institutionalized participant, each visit consisting of two to four hours at the adult day health center. Transition visits to an adult day health care center may be made by an inpatient of:

   1. (1) An acute hospital utilizing administrative days,
   2. (2) An Intermediate Care Facility, or
   3. (3) A Skilled Nursing Facility.
2. (b) Reimbursement for the transition visits shall not exceed 85% of the center's current approved daily rate.
3. (c) The attending physician shall authorize the transition visits. Physician approval shall be documented in the patient's chart.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5 and 14570, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14105, 14525 and 14571, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-11-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 7).