Sec. 1271.156. BENEFITS FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES AND THERAPIES. (a) If benefits are provided for rehabilitation services and therapies under an evidence of coverage, the provision of a rehabilitation service or therapy that, in the opinion of a physician, is medically necessary may not be denied, limited, or terminated if the service or therapy meets or exceeds treatment goals for the enrollee.

(b) For an enrollee with a physical disability, treatment goals may include maintenance of functioning or prevention of or slowing of further deterioration.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.