Section 58H-1.002 - DefinitionsThe following terms are defined in the rule chapter:
(1) Assessment Instrument: The tool prescribed by the area agency on aging in its contract with the case management agency for use in determining the client's level of functioning, existing resources, service needs, and priority for services.(2) Basic Subsidy: A monthly payment made to the caregiver for support and health maintenance, to assist with the cost of housing, food, clothing, medical and dental services, and incidentals, which are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance.(3) Caregiver: An adult person, age 18 or above, who is approved by the case management agency to provide care to 3 or fewer elderly persons in the private residence of the client or caregiver.(4) Case Management Agency: The Community Care for the Elderly lead agency or other agency under contract with an area agency on aging (AAA) to provide case management services.(5) Dwelling: A family-type home that serves as the primary residence of the client and caregiver.(6) Service Provider: A Community Care for the Elderly lead agency that is awarded a contract to provide case management and other services under the Home Care for the Elderly program.(7) Special Subsidy: A flexible payment based on actual cost that is pre-authorized on the care plan by the case manager to purchase specialized medical or health care services, supplies or equipment, which are required to maintain the health and well-being of the elderly person. The special subsidy may be utilized in addition to the basic subsidy.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 58H-1.002
Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.603 FS. Law Implemented 430.603, 430.605 FS.
New 1-1-96, Amended 9-24-08.New 1-1-96, Amended 9-24-08.