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(5) the temporary absence will be for at least 24 hours, but not longer than 30 days; the department will authorize Community First Choice personal care services under this subsection for not longer than 30 days in a 365-day period unless approved under (d) of this section;

(6) the recipient meets the requirements of 7 AAC 100.064, if travel is to be out-of-state; and

(7) the Community First Choice personal care services provider certified and enrolled under 7 AAC 127.050 maintains an employer relationship with the Community First Choice personal care assistant traveling with and providing services to a recipient during the temporary absence. (d) Notwithstanding (c)(5) of this section, the department may approve a temporary absence of longer than 30 days in a 365-day period if

(1) a licensed physician that is qualified to practice under AS 08.64 or 7 AAC 105.200(c) documents that a longer temporary absence is medically necessary; or

(2) the department determines that the benefits to the recipient of an educational opportunity under (c)(2)(B) of this section justify a longer temporary absence. (e) The department will not pay for

(1) transportation, room and board, or other expenses for a Community First Choice personal care assistant or other individual providing services under this section; or

(2) services provided in any location other than those where Medicaid services may be provided. (Eff. 10/1/2018, Register 227) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.036

AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 127.085. Personal emergency response system services. (a) The department will pay for a personal emergency response system that

(1) is supported by a prescription or other written documentation required by the