As a condition of eligibility for receipt of the subsidy, individuals receiving PCA services are responsible for the following:

1. (1) Selecting, hiring, training, and supervising their own personal care attendants. A family member, as defined herein, may not be employed as a personal care attendant.
2. (2) Preparing and submitting time logs, authorizations, and other paperwork as directed by a DRS staff member.
3. (3) Paying the personal care attendant and accepting full responsibility for the necessary employee withholding of Social Security and Federal income tax (if the latter is applicable) from the PCA subsidy.
4. (4) Maintaining a financial record of payment.
5. (5) Promptly notifying DRS of any problems or change in the need for PCA services, or change in financial status.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 71-1-105(12), and 71-4-1201, et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 9, 1986; effective March 31, 1997. Amendment filed April 22, 1997; effective July 6, 1997. Amendment filed December 5, 2003; effective April 29, 2004. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009.