Article Publication Date:
10/3/2008
Summary:
A final rule that would allow more Medicaid beneficiaries to be in charge of their own personal assistance services, including personal care services, instead of having those services directed by an agency, was published in the Oct 3, 2008 Federal Register. The rule, effective Nov. 3, 2008, guides states that wish to allow beneficiaries who need help with activities of daily living to hire, direct, train or fire their own personal care, workers including qualified family members.
Sources:
CMS
Programs/Initiatives:
Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
final rule; Federal Register; activities of daily living; ADL; Section 6087; 1915(j); 1915j;
Contact
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Public Affairs
Phone:
202-690-6145
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51729