Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 3070.9 - Conditions of ineligibility(a)General rule.--An enrolled participant who no longer meets the definition of a community adult respite services participant must be disenrolled from the program in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b).(b)Determination of ineligibility.--In the event that a participant is determined ineligible for community adult respite services, the program coordinator of a program shall:(1) Provide the participant or designated person with written notice of ineligibility and a list of community resources that may be available.(2) Work with the participant or designated person and local program administrator to develop a transition plan before the participant is disenrolled from the community adult respite services program. (3) The program coordinator, with the consent of the participant or designated person, shall make a referral to the area agency on aging to assess eligibility for and access to other appropriate long-term care services.(c)Appeals.--The participant has the right to appeal the ineligibility determination. The department shall promulgate regulations and issue statements of policy establishing a formal appeals process.(d)Emergency situations.--The department shall promulgate regulations and issue statements of policy regarding emergency situations, where an immediate change in settings is needed for a participant to address an imminent threat or health or safety issue.Added by P.L. TBD 2014 No. 166, § 9, eff. 4/20/2015.