32 Miss. Code. R. 1-7.1
If the client is requesting transitional attendant care services through the TBI/SCI Trust Fund Program, a functional assessment must be completed. As part of the functional assessment, the Counselor determines the attendant care services the client needs and the estimated hours necessary to meet those needs. The need for the particular task is determined based on the client's functional impairment to complete the task and if that task will be completed by other sources including unpaid caregivers, such as family members or other informal supports. Transitional attendant care hours should not be planned if there is not a need for these services. (See Resource Guide for the Functional Assessment Form).
The ILP should be developed and updated annually considering the needs of the client, stated intentions and willingness of the caregiver to provide unpaid care. Family members, except spouses and those legally responsible, may be employed as the attendant under the TBI/SCI Trust Fund Program.
Upon completion of the functional assessment, update the OSDP program browse page by entering the functional assessment date, start and end date and the number of PCA hours authorized.
The OSDP Counselor is required to make monthly contacts with clients receiving transitional attendant care services.
The OSDP Counselor must make attempts to assist the client in accessing other resources for this service (i.e. Medicaid waiver programs) for those individuals requiring long term care.
There is a twelve-month time limit on transitional attendant care services. During this time, the client or family members will be assisted with seeking other attendant care options.
In addition to the functional assessment, the TBI/SCI Verification form must be completed by the treating physician. (See Resource Guide for TBI/SCI Verification form).
32 Miss. Code. R. 1-7.1