Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.34 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
Subchapter 37.34.9 - 0208 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Program
Rule 37.34.926 - 0208 MEDICAID HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROGRAM: COMPANION SERVICES

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.34.926

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Companion services consist of nonmedical supervision and socialization provided to a waiver recipient with a functional impairment who is age 14 or older. Companions may assist or supervise the waiver recipient with tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and shopping but do not perform these activities as discrete services. This service does not entail hands-on nursing care.

(2) Companion services delivered by legally responsible relatives involve personal care or similar services of activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living.

(3) Companion services must be provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal.

(4) Companion services may not be provided concurrent with:

(a) persons in residential settings in which primary care is funded 24/7;

(b) personal supports services;

(c) personal care services; or

(d) homemaker services.

AUTH: 53-6-113, 53-6-402, MCA; IMP: 53-6-101, 53-6-402, MCA

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