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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".23" citation="COMAR 10.09.84.23" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="84" heading="Limitations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Reimbursement for Personal Emergency Response System is limited to participants who:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Live alone; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have no regular caregiver for extended parts of the day and would otherwise require extensive routine supervision to ensure the participant’s health and safety.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall establish a budget for personal assistance services and home-delivered meals that may be included in the participant’s plan of service, based on each participant’s assessed need.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Program does not cover the following services:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Service primarily for the purpose of housekeeping unrelated to the participant’s activities of daily living, such as:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Cleaning of the floor and furniture in areas not occupied by the participant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Laundry other than that incidental to services for the participant; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Shopping for groceries or household items unless in the company of the participant;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Services provided by providers not approved for participation by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Expenses incurred while escorting participants:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>To obtain medical diagnosis or treatment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>To or from the participant’s workplace; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>For participation in social or community activities;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Expenses related to room and board for either the participant or the worker;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Transition services more than 60 days post transition;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Personal assistance services provided outside the State for more than 30 days per calendar year;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Environmental adaptations to the home which:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are of general maintenance, such as carpeting, roof repair, and central air conditioning;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Are not of direct medical or remedial benefit to the participant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Add to the home’s total square footage; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Modify the exterior of the home, other than the provision of ramps, lifts, sidewalks necessary to utilize a ramp or lift, and railings; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Experimental technology or equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Payment for supports planning and nurse monitoring services shall be limited to direct services to the participant and may not be made for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Administrative overhead;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Travel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Internal quality monitoring activities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Staff supervision, training, or consultation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Services rendered by an individual supports planner or nurse monitor in excess of 7 hours per day unless preauthorized by the Department in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Payment for environmental adaptations and technology that substitutes for human assistance is limited to a combined reimbursement of up to $15,000 over a 3-year period per participant.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>For technology items or services above $1,000, multiple quotes from providers are required.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>