N.D. Admin. Code 75-02-13-03

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 75-02-13-03 - Administration

1. Eligible participants supported under this chapter may not exceed one hundred twenty individuals or the limits of legislative appropriations for the family paid caregiver program.

2. The department shall review completed applications in the order received and shall only approve applications within the limits of legislative appropriations for the family paid caregiver program.

3. Upon receiving the application, the department shall request that the applicant or legally responsible individual complete the department-approved assessment to determine if the applicant meets the extraordinary care requirement.

4. Upon approval of application, the department shall issue an authorization not to exceed six months. The department may reissue an authorization for an additional six months.

5. The department shall conduct face-to-face visits in the eligible participant's home at a minimum of every six months.

6. If the family caregiver has not submitted a request for payment for thirty calendar days, the department shall inform the eligible participant or legally responsible individual that if an additional thirty calendar days pass without a request for payment, the service may be terminated due to inactivity.

7. The department shall deny an application if approval would exceed the limits of legislative appropriations for the family paid caregiver program or if the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements pursuant to section 75-02-13-02. The department shall terminate an authorization if the funding awarded is exhausted or due to inactivity. The department shall revoke an authorization if the eligible participant is no longer eligible pursuant to section 75-02-13-02 or if the department is unable to conduct face-to-face visits due to refusal.

8. Funds are not available until the department approves the application and issues an authorization.

N.D. Admin Code 75-02-13-03

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.

General Authority: NDCC 50-24.1-47

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-24.1-47