4228.1 A provider shall deliver PCA services consistent with the program service requirements set forth in Chapter 50 of Title 29 DCMR. These include:

(a) Plan of Care requirements;

(b) Scope of Services; and

(c) Non-reimbursable tasks or services.

4228.2 A PCA provider shall employ an R.N. to develop a plan of care for delivering PCA services that is consistent with the goals of the PCSP.

4228.3 The plan of care shall be developed and reviewed in accordance with all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 50 of Title 29 DCMR, and be consistent with the goals of the PCSP.

4228.4 In accordance with 29 DCMR § 5006.9, EPD Waiver PCA services shall not be provided to a beneficiary admitted for care in a hospital, nursing facility, intermediate care facility, assisted living facility, or other living arrangement that includes personal care as part of its reimbursement rate.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 9025 (October 24, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6784 (July 21, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 004996 (April 25, 2025).