Section R414-523-6 - Denial of Access to Spousal Caregiver Compensation(1) During initial and subsequent care planning meetings, the participant's case manager or support coordinator reviews the authorization for caregiver compensation to determine whether: (a) the choice of the spouse to provide waiver services reflects the participant's wishes and desires;(b) the provision of services is in the participant's and family's best interests;(c) the provision of services is appropriate and based on the participant's identified needs; and(d) the services will increase the participant's independence and community integration.(2) The Department shall deny the request for spousal caregiver compensation if the caregiver does not meet any of the conditions in Subsection (1).(3) The participant may appeal the Department's denial in accordance with the hearing rights described under Rule R410-14.Utah Admin. Code R414-523-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 12/30/2021