Section 1149.23. Scope of benefits for State Blind Pension recipients

(a) Except as noted in subsection (b), State Blind Pension recipients are eligible for all medically necessary dental services, subject to the conditions and limitations established in this chapter, Chapters 1101 and 1150 (relating to the general provisions; and MA Program payment policies) and the MA Program fee schedule.

(b) State Blind Pension recipients are not eligible for radiological services or inpatient dental services. State Blind Pension recipients are eligible for radiological services and inpatient surgical procedures and emergency dental services if they qualify as categorically needy or medically needy recipients.

The provisions of this § 1149.23 adopted January 25, 1985, effective January 15, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 255; amended September 30, 1988, effective October 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 4418; amended December 11, 1992, effective January 1, 1993, 22 Pa.B. 5995; amended August 26, 2005, effective August 29, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 4811. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (276150).

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The provisions of this § 1149.23 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 443.1, 443.3, 443.6, 448 and 454 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201(2), 403(b), 443.1, 443.3, 443.6, 448 and 454).