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38 CFR 51.170: Dental services.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
- CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- PART 51—PER DIEM FOR NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, OR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES
- Subpart D—Standards Applicable to the Payment of Per Diem for Nursing Home Care.
(a) A facility must provide or obtain from an outside resource, in accordance with § 51.210(h) of this part, routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of each resident;
(b) A facility may charge a resident an additional amount for routine and emergency dental services; and
(c) A facility must, if necessary, assist the resident—
(1) In making appointments;
(2) By arranging for transportation to and from the dental services; and
(3) Promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist.
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