Assessment
Authority: IC 12-9.1-2-3 ; IC 12-10-10-6
Affected: IC 12-10-10
Sec. 5. (a) The long term care services eligibility screen developed by the division shall be used by the AAA to assess the applicant's risk of losing his or her independence and to assist in the development of a care plan if appropriate.
(b)Every applicant is eligible for an assessment.…#
(b) Every applicant is eligible for an assessment. Applicants shall not be charged a fee for the assessment.
(c)The initial application and approval of the care plan…#
(c) The initial application and approval of the care plan must be signed by the applicant or by his or her CHOICE representative.
(d)Before each assessment, an explanation of the following…#
(d) Before each assessment, an explanation of the following must be given to the applicant: (1) The purpose of the CHOICE assessment. (2) The applicant's right to decide at any time to stop the process, and to refuse the offered in-home and community services. (3) The applicant's right to appeal AAA decisions regarding eligibility or services to be provided.