Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 3.00 - Home Care Program Regulations
Section 3.05 - Home Care Service Plan Development and Reassessment
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Service Plan. After determining an Applicant's eligibility and need for Home Care Services pursuant to 651 CMR 3.04, a Comprehensive Service Plan will be developed. The Home Care Service Plan will identify the services to be provided to the Applicant or Caregiver to meet his or her identified needs and the date on which services shall commence. The ASAP shall initiate the provision of the appropriate service(s) in accordance with the time lines outlined in 651 CMR 3.04(2). Circumstances resulting in exceptions to this time requirement shall be documented in the Consumer's electronic record.
(2) Service Authorization. The ASAP shall issue a service authorization to all providers in order to initiate, change, or terminate any Home Care Program Service according to procedures mandated by Elder Affairs.
(3) Follow-up and Reassessment. The ASAP shall provide ongoing Interdisciplinary Case Management services to the Consumer to: