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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 49 - Social Services » Chapter 4 - Public Assistance » Article 7C - Therapy Services for Children With Disabilities

§ 49-4-169. Legislative Findings and Intent

The General Assembly finds that changes in the approval process of certain health care programs have made it difficult for children with disabilities who are eligible for medical assistance pursuant to Article 7 of this chapter to receive the services to which they are entitled with the frequency and within the time periods which are […]

§ 49-4-169.1. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Correct or ameliorate” means to improve or maintain a child’s health in the best condition possible, compensate for a health problem, prevent it from worsening, prevent the development of additional health problems, or improve or maintain a child’s overall health, even if treatment or services will not cure […]

§ 49-4-169.3. Requirements Relating to Administrative Prior Approval for Services and Appeals; Statutory Construction

The department shall develop and implement for itself, the care management organizations with which it enters into contracts, and its utilization review vendors consistent requirements, paperwork, and procedures for utilization review and prior approval of physical, occupational, or speech language pathologist services prescribed for children. Prior approval for therapy services shall be for a period […]