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(ii) Is 22 years old, if the individual was receiving the services immediately before reaching 21 years old.

(3) Except as provided in §C(4) of this regulation, when an individual is on conditional release or convalescent leave from an IMD, the individual may not be considered institutionalized in the IMD.

(4) An individual who is receiving inpatient psychiatric services for individuals younger than 21 years old shall be considered an institutionalized individual until the earlier of the date that the individual:

(a) Is unconditionally released from the IMD; or

(b) Is 22 years old.