Extraordinary care means care that exceeds the range of activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) that a legally responsible individual would ordinarily perform in the household on behalf of a person without a disability or chronic illness of the same age, and which is necessary to assure the health and welfare of the participant and avoid institutionalization. Extraordinary care may include specialized skills and tasks that the individual needs to perform for the waiver participant.

KEY: Medicaid

Date of Last Change: November 10, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-213; 26B-3-108; 26B-3-222