Section 590.70  Treatment of Acute Conditions

DHS-DRS may pay for the treatment of an acute illness when the following conditions are met:

a)         it is in support of a substantial service listed on the IPE;

b)         there is no comparable benefit available;

c)         the treatment is deemed necessary and recommended by the appropriate medical professional;

d)         the treatment is mutually agreed to by the customer and the counselor; and

e)         the customer's IPE is amended to allow for the provision of these services.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 6598, effective April 13, 2012)