10A N.C. Admin. Code 5I.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024
Section 05I .0101 - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
(a) As used in this Subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Consumer Contributions - a monetary amount voluntarily given to the service provider by the service recipient or the designated representative toward the cost of the service received.
(2) Recommended Contribution Schedule - a listing of income ranges and corresponding recommended contribution percentages for use with clients at or above the federal poverty level. The Recommended Contribution Schedule is available at http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/arms/csupdat2.htm and is determined as follows:

Percent of Poverty

Suggested Percentage of the Cost of Service

100%

10%

125%

20%

150%

30%

175%

40%

200%

50%

225%

60%

250%

70%

275%

80%

300%

90%

350%

100%

(b) The purpose of consumer contributions is to extend the availability of services which are subject to consumer contributions administered by the Division of Aging and Adult Service by providing the opportunity for each service recipient to voluntarily contribute toward the cost of the service(s) received. The service provider shall retain the revenue collected from clients.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 05I .0101

Authority G.S. 143B-181.1(a) (10); 143B-181.1(c); 42 U.S.C. 3001; 45 C.F.R. 1321.67;
Eff. July 1, 1992;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2005;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.
Authority G.S. 143B-181.1(a) (10); 143B-181.1(c); 42 U.S.C. 3001; 45 C.F.R. 1321.67;
Eff. July 1, 1992;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2005.