- (a) “Wellness coaching” means planning, directing, coaching, and mentoring individuals with disabilities in community based, inclusive exercise activities in accordance with the recommendations of a licensed recreational therapist or a certified personal trainer.
- (b) A wellness coach shall develop specific goals for the individual’s service agreement, including activities that are carried over into the individual’s home and community.
- (c) A wellness coach shall demonstrate exercise techniques and form, observe individuals, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.
- (d) A wellness coach shall collaborate with the individual, his or her family and other caregivers, and with other health and wellness professionals as needed.
- (e) Wellness coaching provided through the home and community based services waiver shall be in addition to, and not duplicative of, wellness coaching which is available under the Medicaid state plan.
- (f) Coverage for wellness coaching shall be limited to 100 hours per year.
- (g) The bureau shall authorize payment for hours in excess of the limitation in (f) above by written request, which shall include the recommendation of a licensed professional and documentation supporting the need and the correlation of the request to the individual’s service agreement.
Source. #7891, eff 5-20-03; ss by #9927, INTERIM, eff 5-21-11, EXPIRES: 11-17-11; ss by #10027, eff 11-17-11; ss by #13397, eff 6-18-22