La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-20119

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-20119 - Management Contractor Responsibilities [Formerly LAC 67:VII.1121]

A. The management contractor shall keep a waiting list of individuals wanting to apply for the SPAS Program.

B. The management contractor shall take a pre -application on participants who will be placed on the waiting list for services and shall use criteria developed by OAAS.

C. The management contractor shall maintain a case record on each participant and applicant. The case record must include, as a minimum, the pre-application form and, if applicable, a copy of the denial of eligibility letter, personal assistance plan and all amendments to this plan, documentation from medical and/or other appropriate sources, proof of income and any other additional material which is a necessary part of the application and/or reconsideration for the SPAS Program.

D. Upon admission into the program, the management contractor shall review and have the participant sign an agreement of understanding outlining the management contractors responsibilities as well as the participants. A copy should be left with the individual and a signed copy shall be maintained in the participants case record.

E. The management contractor shall reassess all SPAS Program participants at least annually or more often if their needs change. If there is a change in circumstances, a revised personal assistance plan must be completed.

F. The management contractor shall make available all required OAAS training and certifications to all participants who self direct their personal assistance under this program. Documentation of training including dates, name of trainer and names of individuals trained should be included in the case record.

G. The management contractor shall maintain copies of the time sheets and/or invoices received. Time sheets and invoices shall document the date goods/services rendered, description of the goods/services, times services rendered, name and contact information of the provider. Payments for the time worked shall be paid within a reasonable period of time after the invoice is received by the management contractor.

H. The management contractor shall investigate information brought to the management contractors attention which causes question of continued eligibility. This could include such items as falsification of time sheets, misuse of SPAS Program funds, and any other violation of the policy stated herein. This information shall be provided to the OAAS program manager for disposition. If the information provided is substantiated, this shall be reason for denial of services or loss of eligibility.

I. The management contractor shall provide the participant with a copy of the SPAS Program policy manual.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-20119

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, LR 17:611 (June 1991), amended LR 19:1439 (November 1993), LR 33:1149 (June 2007), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Aging and Adult Services, LR 41:387 (February 2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2116.2.