Section R510-401-4 - Services(1) Each local area agency shall provide a multifaceted system of caregiver support services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers. The multifaceted system of caregiver support services shall include the following:(a) information to caregivers about available services;(b) individualized assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services, which may include phone contact and home visits;(c) individual counseling, support groups, and caregiver training to assist the caregivers in the areas of health, nutrition, and financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiving roles;(d) respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities; and(e) supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers.(2) Each local area agency shall coordinate its services with the services of other community agencies and voluntary organizations which provide supportive services to family caregivers and older relative caregivers.(3) To ensure coordination of caregiver services in the planning and service area, each local area agency shall, at a minimum, convene an annual joint planning meeting with other community agencies or voluntary organizations which provide supportive services to family caregivers and older relative caregivers.(4) Each local area agency shall allocate funds received for the UCSP as follows:(a) at least 3% of funds shall be used to provide information to caregivers about available services;(b) at least 5% of funds shall be used to provide assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services;(c) at least 5% of funds shall be used to provide individual counseling, support groups, and caregiver training to caregivers to assist caregivers in the areas of health, nutrition, and financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiving roles;(d) at least 5% of funds shall be used to provide respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities; and(e) no more than 20% of funds may be used to provide supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers;(5) Prior to receiving respite or supplemental services, the local area agency shall develop a written service plan for the caregiver, which shall be maintained in the client file. (a) If respite services are authorized for the caregiver, the written plan shall authorize the respite services for a twelve-month period and shall establish an expenditure limit for the individual to receive respite services.(b) If supplemental services are authorized for the caregiver, the written plan shall authorize the supplemental services for a twelvemonth period and shall establish an expenditure limit for the individual to receive supplemental services. The expenditure limit for the individual to receive supplemental services shall not be included in the expenditure limit described in Subsection 510-401-4(5)(a).(6) If a caregiver discontinues respite or supplemental services before the end of the twelve-month period and before the established service expenditure limit for the individual is reached, the case shall be closed. (a) The caregiver may be re-authorized to receive respite or supplemental services if funds are available and the caregiver reapplied within 12 months from the original date of enrollment to receive respite or supplemental services.(b) The caregiver shall be given priority to receive respite or supplemental services if there are no funds available, but the caregiver reapplies within 12 months from the original date of enrollment to receive respite or supplemental services.(c) The caregiver shall be authorized to receive respite or supplemental services pursuant to the process and order of preference described in Subsection R510-401-3(2) if funds are available, but the caregiver does not reapply within twelve months from the original date of enrollment to receive respite or supplemental services.(7) The local area agency shall use trained volunteers to expand the available resources and, if possible, work in coordination with organizations that have experience in providing training, placement, and stipends for volunteers or participants in community settings.Utah Admin. Code R510-401-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-09, effective 4/12/2022