Section 16.03.10.620 - ICF/IID: PAYMENTS FOR PERIODS OF TEMPORARY ABSENCEPayments may be made for reserving beds in ICFs/IID for participants during their temporary absence if the facility charges private paying participants for reserve bed days, subject to the following limitations:
01.Prior Approval for Absence. Therapeutic home visits for ICF/IID residents of up to thirty-six (36) days per calendar year so long as the days are part of a written treatment plan ordered by the attending physician. Prior approval from the BLTC must be obtained for any home visits exceeding fourteen (14) consecutive days.02.Limits on Amount of Payments. Payment for reserve bed days will be lesser of the following:a. One hundred percent (100%) of the audited allowable costs of the facility; orb. The rate charged to private paying participants for reserve bed days.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.10.620