4232 PROGRAM SERVICES: CHORE AIDE SERVICES

4232.1 A unit of service for chore aide services shall be one (1) hour spent performing allowable task(s). The maximum amount of service permitted under the waiver is thirty-two (32) units (four days). Service is limited to one (1) occurrence per recipient. An occurrence is any number of units between one (1) and thirty-two (32) units. The MAA may grant or deny exceptions to the number of units allowed for a waiver recipient.

4232.2 A waiver recipient may choose an individual or family member other than a spouse, or parent of a minor recipient or other legally responsible relative to provide chore aide services.

4232.3 Allowable tasks for chore aide services shall be the following:

(a) Washing floors;

(b) Washing windows and walls;

(c) Tacking down loose rugs and tiles;

(d) Moving items or furniture in order to provide safe access and egress;

(e) Trash removal;

(f) Removal of animal waste; and

(g) Any other activity designed to bring the environment up to a maintenance level so that it can be maintained by ongoing and regular housekeeping.

4232.4 Prohibited tasks for chore aide service shall be the following:

(a) Hands-on care;

(b) Cooking;

(c) Grocery shopping; and

(d) Respite services.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 9025 (October 24, 2003).