As used in this chapter, "special skilled services" refers to medical and health services that are provided to a patient who is:

1. (1) chronically medically dependent; and
2. (2) in need of a level of care that is less intensive than the care provided in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 .

As added by P.L.76-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.104.