Article Publication Date:
2/1/2005
Summary:
States that are trying to streamline policies and paperwork to help people receive long term care and support in community settings are re-examining the processes they use to determine eligibility for programs. This technical assistance document focuses on one of those processes, determining “level of care”, and provides clarification about federal requirements for physician involvement.
Topics:
Medicaid Waivers
Types/Tools:
Populations:
N/A
Sources:
Rutgers/NASHP
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
Level of Care; LOC; Code of Federal Regulations; 42 CFR 441.302(c);
441.352(c)
Contact
Nirvana Huhtala Petlick
npetlick@ifh.rutgers.edu
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50512