4236.1 In order to receive Medicaid reimbursement, 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 shall be thirty-two (32) units per beneficiary for the five-year Waiver period. Service shall be limited to thirty two (32) units per beneficiary.

4236.2 Allowable tasks for chore aide services include 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 cleanliness and safety level to enable it to be maintained by ongoing and regular housekeeping.

4236.3 Prohibited tasks for chore aide service include the following:

(a) Hands-on care normally provided by personal care aides;

(b) Housekeeping duties normally provided under the Homemaker service description; and

(c) Respite services.

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