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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-42. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES |
Section 29-4233. SPECIFIC PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS:HOMEMAKER SERVICES
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4233.1The case manager shall ensure that a home assessment is conducted by a licensed physician or a licensed physical therapist prior to ordering EAA service(s) on the ISP.
4233.2No EAA services shall be approved or reimbursed for a recipient who qualifies for the Handicap Accessibility Improvement Program (HAIP) administered by the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development.
4233.3The case management service provider shall assist all eligible recipients in gaining access to the Handicap Accessibility Improvement Program (HAIP) prior to including EAA/HAIP service in the ISP and shall provide documentation thereof to the MAA.
4233.4All necessary service(s) that exceed the maximum allowable costs provided by the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development shall be subject to prior authorization by the MAA.
4235.5For rental property or leased property, no EAA services shall be approved or reimbursed unless the rental or lease agreement and all other relevant documents are thoroughly examined by the case manager to determine whether the services are prohibited or allowed with conditions.
4233.6In the case of rental property or leased property, no EAA services shall be approved or reimbursed unless:
(a)The rental or lease agreement is thoroughly examined to determine that the services are not the responsibility of the property owner or manager; and
(b)A signed release was obtained from the management of the property.
4233.7In the case of other residential facilities, no EAA services shall be approved or reimbursed unless:
(a)The laws, rules, regulations, and agreements are thoroughly examined to determine whether the responsibility for the services(s) is not the responsibility of the owner and/or manager of the residential facility; and
(b)A signed release from the owner and/or management of the property is obtained.
4233.8EAA service providers shall be exempt from the annual tuberculosis (TB) testing requirements.
4233.9Prior to initiating EAA services, the case manager shall obtain an evaluation from a Construction Analyst or Housing Inspector. The evaluation must substantiate that the home is in a condition that is structurally sound to accommodate each ordered service(s) and include any stipulation(s) or recommendation(s) on how the service(s) should be implemented.
4233.10After receiving the evaluation by the Construction Analyst or Housing Inspector, the case manager must secure three bids (from among licensed contractors with valid provider agreements with the District of Columbia MAA) for necessary services that have been approved by MAA. Each bid submitted, in order to be considered acceptable, shall comply with each stipulation, limitation, or recommendation made by the Construction Analyst or Housing Inspector.
4233.11Each building contractor licensed to conduct business in the District of Columbia shall ensure that all construction staff has the training and skill level required to make the allowable in-home modifications.
4233.12The case management service and EAA providers shall maintain a copy of the waiver recipient's ISP for a period not less than six (6) years.