Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.21

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 481-70.21 - Contractual agreement

(1) The contractual agreement shall be in 12-point type or larger, shall be written in plain language using commonly understood terms and shall be easy for the participant or the participant's legal representative to understand.

(2) In addition to the requirements of Iowa Code section 23 ID. 17, the written contractual agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following information in the body of the agreement or in the supporting documents and attachments:

a. The telephone number for filing a complaint with the department.

b. The telephone number for reporting dependent adult abuse.

c. A copy of the program's statement on participants' rights.

d. A statement that the program will notify the participant at least 90 days in advance of any planned program cessation, which includes voluntary decertification, except in cases of emergency.

e. A copy of the program's admission and discharge criteria.

(3) The contractual agreement shall be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect any change in services or financial arrangements.

(4) A copy of the contractual agreement shall be provided to the participant or the participant's legal representative, if any, and a copy shall be kept by the program.

(5) A copy of the most current contractual agreement shall be made available to the general public upon request. The basic marketing material shall include a statement that a copy of the contractual agreement is available to all persons upon request.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.21

ARC 8177B, lAB 9/23/09, effective 1/1/10