Health, Department of

Developmental Disabilities - Children Respite Program

Effective Date: 05/12/1994 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 048.0022.2.05121994

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1. Community Based Respite Care Services.

(a) The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for the administration of funds provided under W.S. 35-1-628.

(b) Division responsibilities include:

(i) Establishing criteria for eligibility for respite care services which shall include consideration of:

(A) The family's need for services, including factors such as the demonstrated willingness and ability of family members to provide care and the special requirements of the family member with a developmental disability;

(B) Parent(s) gross income;

(C) Family expenses, including those related to care for the child with the disability;

(ii) Developing a sliding fee scale establishing a reasonable co-payment for respite care services provided;

(iii) Authorizing hours of service for all eligible children not exceeding total Legislative appropriation;

(iv) Maintaining records; and

(v) Providing information about availability of service.

(c) Parent responsibilities include:

(i) Providing proof of eligibility;

(ii) Locating and training individuals willing to be providers;

(iii) Making co-payment directly to provider; and

(iv) Maintaining a log of respite services purchased.

(d) Provider responsibilities include:

(i) Submitting to an abuse and criminal history background check as specified in W.S. 7-19-106 & 201, as amended;

(ii) Receiving training to meet the individualized needs of the child for whom they provide services;

(iii) Restricting care to less than three eligible children during the same time period;

(iv) Submitting documentation of provider's qualifications;

(v) Complying with the provider agreement which may be obtained at the Division office.

(vi) Submitting periodic invoices to the parent and the Division for services rendered;

and

(vii) Maintaining documentation of service provided.