1. (1) Health and wellness services are services that assist a member in acquiring, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills to reside successfully in the community.

2. (2) The services include:

   1. (a) classes on weight loss, smoking cessation, and healthy lifestyles;
   2. (b) health club memberships and exercise classes;
   3. (c) art, music, and dance classes;
   4. (d) costs associated for participating in adaptive sports and recreational activities;
   5. (e) classes on managing disabilities; and
   6. (f) hippotherapy.
3. (3) The service must be prescribed by a licensed health care professional.

4. (4) The service must be documented in the member's Person-Centered Recovery Plan and:

   1. (a) address the member's symptoms, complaints, or complications indicating the need for services;
   2. (b) include the number of authorized sessions; and
   3. (c) document the expected outcomes of the provision of the service.
5. (5) Services may be provided in a setting appropriate to the provision of the service.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-402, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-6-402, MCA

History: NEW, 2012 MAR p. 1265, Eff. 7/1/12; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 1173, Eff. 7/1/20.