Section 630.427 - Respite(A)Conditions of Payment . Respite care is covered solely to provide temporary relief to non-paid caregivers when the participant requires assistance with activities related to independent living.(B)Nonpayable Services .(1) Respite care is not covered for the purpose of compensating relief or substitute staff for a paid service provider.(2) Respite care is not covered for any time period during which other assistance with activities related to independent living is available to a participant.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1327, eff. 12/2/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1470, eff. 5/27/2022.