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ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements

MontanaregulationMontana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Senior and Long Term Care Division· effective 2024-02-24

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Self-directed plan facilitators must have at least one year's experience in aging and disability services, receive person-centered planning certification, and be free of conflict-of-interest criteria under ARM 37.40.1125 (37.40.1127(4)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)
  • 2The PAS provider agency must provide documentation to verify program oversight staff and plan facilitator credentials, certification, and training (37.40.1127(5)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)
  • 3Self-directed PAS provider agencies must act as the employer of record for direct-care workers for the purposes of payroll and federal hiring practices (37.40.1127(6)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)
  • 4Self-directed PAS providers must maintain staff resources, including program oversight staff and a person-centered plan facilitator, to perform PAS duties referenced in ARM 37.40.1114 (37.40.1127(2)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)
  • 5Self-directed PAS providers must employ program oversight staff to assist members in identifying personal-assistant resources, advise on program requirements, complete compliance documentation and follow-up, and document that the personal representative meets ARM 37.40.1117 criteria (37.40.1127(1)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)
  • 6Self-directed program oversight staff must have at least one year's experience in aging and disability services, receive PAS training, and be free of conflict-of-interest criteria under ARM 37.40.1125 (37.40.1127(3)).(ARM 37.40.1127 — Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services: Provider Requirements)

Applies to: personal care

Requires self-directed PAS provider agencies to employ qualified program oversight staff and a plan facilitator, document their credentials, and act as employer of record for direct-care workers for payroll and federal hiring purposes.

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