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STATE LAW/REGULATIONS MEDICAID PROGRAM
Site/Transmission Fee
No reference found. Originating site may bill for facility fee.
Source: PA Department of Public Welfare, Medical Assistance
Bulletin 09-12-31,31-12-31, 33-12-30, May 23, 2012.
Source: PA Department of Public Health, Medical Assistance
Bulletin OMHSAS-14-01, Mar. 18, 2014.
Miscellaneous
Comments:
Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Office of Long Term Aging, offers “TeleCare” services under the
Aging and Waiver program. “TeleCare” is a model of service that uses technology with services that
allows people with chronic conditions to remain independent. In-home technology is used to provide
services. Health status measuring and monitoring; activity and sensor monitoring; and medication
dispensing and monitoring are used in the program.
Source: PA Dept. of Aging, Office of Long Term Aging, APD #09-01-05, Oct. 1, 2009.
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