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3. Locomotor disabilities, with a disability of over 80% or those who are totally dependent on care-giver based on the opinion of two Govt. Specialists by certified care-giver. Care-giver means Rehabilitation Council of India certified personnel + Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist (duly qualified diploma/degree holder. Prescription information The prescription for home-based rehabilitation programme should include the following descriptive specifics: i)
The therapy to be used: a) b) c) d) e) f)
Electrotherapy; Active Exercise Therapy; ADL Training; Speech Therapy; Gait Training, and Passive Exercises
ii)
The technical person required to institute the therapy;
iii)
The frequency of the therapy required by the patient; and
iv)
Duration of the therapy programme. The following rates may be reimbursed: Physiotherapist: Occupational Therapist: Speech Therapist: Certified Care-Giver:
v)
.. .. .. ..
Max. of Rs.300/Max. of Rs.300/Max. of Rs.300/Max. of Rs.150/- or Rs.3,000/Per month for long term requirement, whichever is less; and
No reimbursement to be allowed for the purchase/hiring of therapy equipment/devices.
[GOI MOH O.M. No. S.11011/24/2011-CGHS(P) Swamysnews, Aug. 2011, 25-27]
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1-6-2011;