New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter E - Medical Care
Article 4 - Fees and Reimbursement
Part 537 - State Reimbursement For Optometric Services
Section 537.1 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
Social Services Law, §§ 364, 365-a
When used in this Part, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject matter requires a different interpretation, the terms hereinafter set forth shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions herein provided.
(a) Reimbursement shall mean State reimbursement.
(b) Maximum reimbursable allowance shall mean that portion of the expenditure for any optometric service which shall be subject to reimbursement.
(c) Optometric examination shall include diagnosis for optical deficiency or deformity and the visual or muscular anomaly of the human eye, by an optometrist.
(d) By report shall mean the maximum reimbursable allowance determined on an individual basis, in consideration of the nature, extent and need for the service, the time, skill and equipment necessary therefor, and such other factor as may be pertinent.
