[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR441.106]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 441_SERVICES: REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC 

 

 Subpart C_Medicaid for Individuals Age 65 or Over in Institutions for 

                             Mental Diseases

 

Sec.  441.106  Comprehensive mental health program.



    (a) If the plan includes services in public institutions for mental 

diseases, the agency must show that the State is making satisfactory 

progress in developing and implementing a comprehensive mental health 

program.

    (b) The program must--

    (1) Cover all ages;

    (2) Use mental health and public welfare resources; including--

    (i) Community mental health centers;

    (ii) Nursing homes; and

    (iii) Other alternatives to public institutional care; and

    (3) Include joint planning with State authorities.

    (c) The agency must submit annual progress reports within 3 months 

after the end of each fiscal year in which Medicaid is provided under 

this subpart.



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