Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.90 - MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAID FUNDED 1115 AND 1915 WAIVERS
Subchapter 37.90.4 - Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Adults With Severe and Disabling Mental Illness
Rule 37.90.414 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND DISABLING MENTAL ILLNESS: ENVIRONMENTAL ACCESSIBILITY ADAPTATIONS

(1) Environmental accessibility adaptations are modifications to a member's home that are necessary to increase accessibility, independence, and prevent the need for a higher level of care.

(2) The member's need for the adaptation must be documented by an individual with the appropriate licensure, certification, or experience with home modification to document the member's need for the adaptation to increase accessibility, independence, and prevent the need for a higher level of care.

(3) The provision of environmental accessibility adaptations may include the provision of consultation regarding the appropriateness of the equipment or supplies.

(4) The waiver program does not cover:

(5) Environmental accessibility adaptations must:

(6) Environmental accessibility adaptations must be provided in accordance with applicable state and local building codes by individuals licensed through the Montana Department of Labor and Industry to do home modifications.