Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits |
Chapter III - Social Security Administration |
Part 404 - Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (1950- ) |
Subpart P - Determining Disability and Blindness |
Medical Considerations |
§ 404.1539 - How we consider whether treatment is available.
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§ 404.1539 How we consider whether treatment is available.
Our determination about whether treatment is available to you for your drug addiction or your alcoholism will depend upon -
(a) The capacity of an approved institution or facility to admit you for appropriate treatment;
(b) The location of the approved institution or facility, or the place where treatment, services or resources could be provided to you;
(c) The availability and cost of transportation for you to the place of treatment;
(d) Your general health, including your ability to travel and capacity to understand and follow the prescribed treatment;
(e) Your particular condition and circumstances; and
(f) The treatment that is prescribed for your drug addiction or alcoholism.
[60 FR 8148, Feb. 10, 1995]