Consolidated Waiver Program Provider Manual

Section 5000

Out-of-Home Respite
Table of Contents

5110: What are out-of-home respite services?

Participant Eligibility

5210: What are the eligibility criteria for a participant to receive out-of-home respite?

Provider Qualifications

5310: Where can out-of-home respite services be provided?
5320: Do I need a contract with DADS to provide out-of-home respite services?

Description of Services

5410: What type of services are provided in out-of-home respite?
5420: Are delegated nursing tasks to be completed by the caregiver?
5430: Can out-of-home respite be provided if the primary caregiver is also the paid attendant?
5440: What if the participant has adaptive aids?
5450: How will I know which services the participant needs?
5460: What if the participant requires nursing or therapy services?

5510: Does the reimbursement rate for out-of-home respite services include the cost of room and board?
5520: How do I bill for out-of-home respite provided at an American Camping Association camp?

Billing Documentation

5610: What type of documentation must I maintain for billing records?
5620: How do I bill for out-of-home respite services provided to a participant?
5630: Are services provided by outside providers billed separately?
5640: Is there a chart for the billing units of respite services?
5650: How many days or hours of out-of-home respite am I authorized to deliver for a participant?