Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver

Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Wavier Services
Coverage and Limitations Handbook
Overview
PART I
CHAPTER 2
ASSISTIVE CARE SERVICES
COVERED SERVICES, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS
Introduction
This chapter describes the services covered under the Florida Medicaid
Assistive Care Service (ACS) program. It also describes the requirements
for service provision, service limitations, and exclusions.
In This Chapter
This chapter contains:
TOPIC
PAGE
Requirements To Receive Services 2-1
Covered Service 2-5
Assessments for ALF and AFCH Residents 2-6
Service Plans for ALF and AFCH Residents 2-7
Assessments for RTF Residents 2-11
Treatment Plans for RTF Residents 2-13
Leave of Absence and Discharge 2-14
Termination of Services 2-15
Requirements to Receive Services
Introduction
Medicaid may reimburse for assistive care services provided in qualified
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Adult Family Care Homes (AFCHs), and
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) to eligible Medicaid recipients.
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