Md. Code Regs. 07.02.14.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 07.02.14.04 - Application Process

A. Application.

(1) Local departments shall accept and process requests for In-Home Aide Service by, or on behalf of, any individual or family.

(2) The local department shall assign requests for IHAS that do not come from a case manager in the local department or other social services agency to a case manager in the local department.

B. If the case manager in a local department or other social service agency decides that IHAS services are needed, the case manager shall make a request for services to an IHAS supervisor on behalf of an eligible individual. The request shall include:

(1) An assessment of the individual's functional capacity, if required;

(2) A medical evaluation by the individual's physician, if required;

(3) A ranking scale scored according to Regulation .10F of this chapter;

(4) A copy of the service plan which the IHAS is required to complete;

(5) Income documentation;

(6) Documentation of eligibility; and

(7) An application for IHAS signed by the individual or individual's representative.

C. A functional assessment, medical evaluation, or personal care plan is required if necessary to determine the amount and type of the IHAS to be delivered.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.14.04

Regulations .04, Homemaker Service, repealed effective July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1278)
Regulations .04, In-Home Aide Services, adopted effective July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1278)
Regulations .04 adopted effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1780)