Counties shall establish and enforce a written waiting list procedure for applicants who are determined eligible for an adult service which is not immediately available. Counties shall ensure that this procedure:
- (1) Affords eligible applicants equal access to adult services.
- (2) Requires immediate service when a delay in service may be life threatening.
(3) Requires that, for adult day care, chore, home-delivered meals, homemaker, and transporation services, a priority for service be given to applicants:
- (i) Whose names are listed on valid medical services eligibility cards.
- (ii) Whose family monthly gross incomes do not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
- (4) Ensures that the ranking of applicants for homemaker service is made subject to the priorities established within the categories of need for the service.
- (5) Requires that waiting lists are maintained accurately and are up-to-date.
- (6) Is used by every provider in the county.
- (7) Is explained to clients affected by this procedure.
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2050.38 (relating to reduction or termination of service to clients).