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RCF. After two weeks, the friend tells Resident D to move out of the apartment. As such, Resident D applies to Happy House Residential Care Facility for admission under the RCAP program. However, Resident D is not eligible for reactivation in the RCAP program because resident did not return directly form the nursing and rehabilitation center, and would be considered a new resident for the RCAP Program. Resident D’s ability to apply will depend on whether funding is available as well as whether the RCAP facility has available placement. Example #5 Resident F is a current RCAP resident of Happy House Residential Care Facility, a participating facility in the state’s Residential Care Assistance Program. Prior to November 1, 2012, Resident F exceeded her allowable Leave of Absence LOA 30 days while in a nursing facility, and was subsequently discharged from the RCAP program. Resident F is not eligible for reactivation in the RCAP program as she was discharged from the program prior to the implementation of the Expanded Nursing Facility Days policy.

Leave of Absence Days: 1. How do residents’ accrue leave of absence days? a. RCAP residents earn 30 Leave of Absence (LOA) days every 12 months based on the state fiscal year.

2. What is the resident accrual date for new LOA days?

a. The resident accrues new LOA days at the start of the new state fiscal year. The state fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

3. Can LOA days be carried over to the following year?

a. Unused LOA days do not carry over to the next fiscal year. b. RCAP residents may use their LOA days at their discretion to cover any days spent outside of the facility. c. It is the responsibility of the RCAP resident and the RCAP provider to track and monitor use of LOA days.

4. What happens if the resident exceeds the allotted LOA days within the state fiscal year?

a. If a resident exceeds the number of LOA days allotted, the resident will lose their RCAP eligibility.