Procedures relating to health care for handicapped infants--DHHS

This document clarifies the status, following court litigation, of a Final Rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services on January 12, 1984 (49 FR 1651) under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Final Rule, establishing procedures relating to health care for handicapped infants, is codified at 45 CFR 84.55. The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that invalidated and enjoined enforcement of paragraphs (b)-(e) of Section 84.55 by the Department. The Department is adding a statement clarifying the effect of the Supreme Court decision on certain provisions set forth under this section.