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Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section VII — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Assessment Process and Service Plans

VermontregulationVermont Agency of Human Services· effective 2005-10-07

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Choices for Care waiver services must be furnished pursuant to service plans approved by the Department; individuals must receive copies of the approved service plans, including written notices stating appeal rights and procedures (Sec. VII.B.3, VII.B.5).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section VII — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Assessment Process and Service Plans)
  • 2The service plan must describe the Choices for Care waiver services and other services to be furnished (regardless of funding source), their frequency, and the provider furnishing each service (Sec. VII.B.5).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section VII — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Assessment Process and Service Plans)
  • 3Providers/Department must give every individual an initial assessment and periodic re-assessments; participants must be re-assessed after any significant change in circumstances or condition, at the participant's request, and no less than annually (Sec. VII.B).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section VII — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Assessment Process and Service Plans)
  • 4An individualized written service plan must be developed for each participant using person-centered planning with the individual and legal representative, using an informed-consent process including negotiated risk (Sec. VII.B.5).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section VII — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Assessment Process and Service Plans)

Applies to: personal care

Establishes the mandatory assessment and person-centered service-planning duties for Vermont's Choices for Care home and community-based long-term care program. Requires initial and periodic re-assessments (at least annually and after any significant change), individualized written service plans developed through informed consent and negotiated risk, and delivery of services pursuant to Department-approved plans not exceeding twelve months. Framework topic: Assessment & Service Planning / Person-Centered Care.

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