§346D-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: “Comprehensive home and community-based services” means the provision of a broad range of services, not otherwise available under the approved medicaid state plan, which the waiver program individual needs in order to avoid institutionalization for an indefinite period of time. “Critical access hospital” means a hospital located […]
§346D-1.5 Medicaid reimbursement equity. Not later than July 1, 2008, there shall be no distinction between hospital-based and nonhospital-based reimbursement rates for institutionalized long-term care under medicaid. Reimbursement for institutionalized intermediate care facilities and institutionalized skilled nursing facilities shall be based solely on the level of care rather than the location. This section shall not […]
§346D-2 Establishment of medicaid home and community-based waiver programs. (a) Waiver programs shall be established and administered by the department of human services to provide comprehensive home and community-based services for the aged, chronically ill, disabled, developmentally disabled, and individuals with intellectual disabilities, who are certified as requiring acute, skilled nursing, intermediate care facility, or […]
§346D-3 Determination of eligibility for participation in a waiver program. (a) To qualify for participation in a waiver program, individuals shall: (1) Be determined by the department of human services to be eligible for federally-funded medicaid assistance; (2) Be certified by the department of human services, through the preadmission screening process, to be in need […]
§346D-4 Provision of services. (a) Services that maximize the individual’s independence shall be provided in the individual’s home, the home of a responsible relative or other adult, or a residential alternative setting. (b) The program shall provide the services in the most economic manner feasible which is compatible with preserving quality of care through: (1) […]
§346D-4.5 Needs allowance; waiver program individuals. (a) There may be established a monthly needs allowance for individuals living in: (1) Adult residential care home type I and type II facilities; (2) Licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes as defined in section 321-15.9; (3) Community care foster family homes as defined in section 321-481; (4) Certified adult […]
§346D-5 REPEALED. L 1998, c 294, §6.
§346D-6 REPEALED. L 1994, c 110, §1.
§346D-7 Rules. The department of human services shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91, for the purpose of this chapter. [L 1983, c 192, §9; am L 1985, c 207, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1988, c 208, pt of §3] Revision Note “Chapter” substituted for […]
§346D-8 Personnel exempt. The department of human services may employ civil service personnel in accordance with chapter 76 to service the waiver programs. [L 1983, c 192, §10; am L 1985, c 207, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1988, c 208, pt of §3; am L 2000, […]
