Medicaid Program; Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services Program State Plan Option (Cash and Counseling)
medicaid · Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Rule · Published 2008-10-03 · Effective 2008-11-03 · 73 FR 57854
Document
Document number
E8-23102
Federal Register citation
73 FR 57854
CFR reference
42 CFR 441
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
medicaid
Sub-agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Publication date
2008-10-03
Effective date
2008-11-03
HHS docket
CMS-2229-F
Abstract
This final rule provides guidance to States that want to administer self-directed personal assistance services through their State Plans, as authorized by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The State plan option allows beneficiaries, through an approved self- directed services plan and budget, to purchase personal assistance services. The rule also provides guidance to ensure beneficiary health and welfare and financial accountability of the State Plan option.