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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 24

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 92 Chapter 24 Long Term Care

o Sanitary napkins and related supplies o Towels and washcloths o Hospital gowns o Over-the-counter drugs o Hair and nail hygiene services, but not cosmetic services o Bathing 24.14.3 CHARGES PERMITTED The following lists examples of items and services that the nursing facility may charge to the resident's personal expense account: • Television/radio for personal use, including cable hook-up fee • Telephone • Personal comfort items, including smoking materials, lotions, novelties. and confections • Cosmetic and grooming items and services in excess of those for which payment is made under Medicaid or Medicare • Personal clothing • Personal reading matter • Gifts purchased on behalf of a resident • Flowers and plants • Social events and entertainment offered outside the scope of the nursing facility’s activity program • Non-covered special care services, such as privately hired nurses or aides • Private room, except when therapeutically required, such as isolation for infection control • Specially prepared or alternative food specially requested, but not medically necessary, instead of the food prepared by the facility 24.14.4 WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES At redetermination, the Worker verifies the accumulated balance in the client’s personal expense account. When the personal expense account, by itself or in combination with other assets, exceeds the asset limit, the case is closed after 13 days’ advance notice.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 24

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 92 Chapter 24 Long Term Care

o Sanitary napkins and related supplies o Towels and washcloths o Hospital gowns o Over-the-counter drugs o Hair and nail hygiene services, but not cosmetic services o Bathing 24.14.3 CHARGES PERMITTED The following lists examples of items and services that the nursing facility may charge to the resident's personal expense account: • Television/radio for personal use, including cable hook-up fee • Telephone • Personal comfort items, including smoking materials, lotions, novelties. and confections • Cosmetic and grooming items and services in excess of those for which payment is made under Medicaid or Medicare • Personal clothing • Personal reading matter • Gifts purchased on behalf of a resident • Flowers and plants • Social events and entertainment offered outside the scope of the nursing facility’s activity program • Non-covered special care services, such as privately hired nurses or aides • Private room, except when therapeutically required, such as isolation for infection control • Specially prepared or alternative food specially requested, but not medically necessary, instead of the food prepared by the facility 24.14.4 WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES At redetermination, the Worker verifies the accumulated balance in the client’s personal expense account. When the personal expense account, by itself or in combination with other assets, exceeds the asset limit, the case is closed after 13 days’ advance notice.