10A N.C. Admin. Code 71S.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 71S .0101 - PURPOSE OF CONSUMER CONTRIBUTIONS

(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 whose incomes are above the Federal poverty level. The Recommended Contribution Schedule is available at http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/arms/csupdat2.htmand 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 Social Services by providing the opportunity for each client to voluntarily contribute toward the cost of the service(s) received. Revenue collected from clients shall be retained by the service provider.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 71S .0101

Authority G.S. 143B-153;
Eff. March 1, 1994;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2005;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 20, 2017.

Authority G.S. 143B-153;
Eff. March 1, 1994;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2005.