Government Code 7575

Summary:

The department shall determine whether an eligible pupil needs medically necessary occupational therapy or physical therapy. A medical referral shall be based on a written report from a licensed physician or surgeon who has examined the pupil. The written report shall include relevant medical records.

Keywords:
child, disabled, government benefits, student, obligatory reporting
Parties Bound: 
Dept of Health Services
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.506(a)
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(d)(1)(ii)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for oversight of government benefit programs, for which health information is relevant to determine beneficiary eligibility