Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart C - Administration and Fiscal Management
Chapter 6210 - PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT
Section 6210.62 - Level of care criteria

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6210.62

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) There are three fundamental criteria which shall be met prior to an applicant or recipient qualifying for an ICF/ID level of care. The ICF/ID level of care shall be indicated only when the applicant or recipient:

(1) Requires active treatment.

(2) Has a diagnosis of an intellectual disability.

(3) Has been recommended for an ICF/ID level of care based on a medical evaluation.

(b) A physician shall certify the ICF/ID level of care on a form specified by the Department and that ICF/ID services are needed, for each applicant and current ICF/ID resident. Before the facility requests payment from MA, the certification shall have been made at the time of admission, or at the time a resident applied for assistance while in an ICF/ID.

(c) For purposes of an ICF/ORC, subsection (a)(2) means a diagnosis of other related condition.

The provisions of this §6210.62 amended under section 443.1(2) and (3) of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § 443.1(2) and (3)).

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