Florida Administrative Code › 65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES › 65C - Family Safety and Preservation Program › Chapter 65C-1 - HOME CARE FOR DISABLED ADULTS › Section 65C-1.002 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to the definitions used in Section 410.031-.036,
				  F.S., the following definitions shall apply to this rule:
(1) "Activities of Daily Living (ADL)" means
				functions and tasks for self care, which shall include ambulation, mobility,
				bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and other personal hygiene
				activities.
(2) "Basic Subsidy"
				means a specific amount of subsidy payment, determined by the financial status
				of the home care client, which is provided monthly to assist with support and
				maintenance of the home care client, and which includes costs of housing, food,
				clothing, and incidentals.
(3)
				"Case Management" means the planning, arrangement for and coordination of
				appropriate community-based services for home care client. Case management
				includes assessment of needs, development of a service plan, arrangement for
				services, and on-going monitoring of the home care client's situation to ensure
				that needed services are received.
(4) "Department" means Department of Children
				and Families.
(5) "Disabled Adult"
				means any person at least 18 years of age, but under 60 years of age, who lacks
				the ability to perform the normal activities of daily living and to live
				independently or with relatives or friends without the provision of
				community-based services, and is impaired due to one or more permanent physical
				or mental limitations. Disabled adult also means a person who is currently
				domiciled in this state and who intends to remain in this state.
(6) "Domicile" means the place where the home
				care client legally resides, that is, his or her permanent home.
(7) "Home Care Client" means an individual
				who meets all eligibility requirements for this program and who, without home
				care supportive services, could require placement in an institution or nursing
				home.
(8) "Medical Subsidy" means a
				specific amount of subsidy payment provided monthly to assist in defraying the
				costs of medical, pharmaceutical, and dental services not covered by Medicare,
				Medicaid or any form of insurance and which maintains the health of the home
				care client.
(9) "Provider" means
				an adult person(s) who applies and is approved to provide home care to a home
				care client on a non-profit basis.
(10) "Special Supplement" means a
				reimbursement for specialized services, supplies, or equipment, which are
				pre-authorized by the department, and which are required to maintain the health
				and well-being of the home care client. This supplement is separate from the
				basic and medical subsidies, is provided if a documented need exists, and shall
				be provided based on the availability of allocated funds. Reimbursement may be
				authorized for purchased recurring or non-recurring services, equipment, and
				supplies.
Specific Authority
					 410.033 FS. Law Implemented
					 410.033
					 FS.
New 5-3-81, Amended 2-11-82, Formerly 10A-9.02, Amended
					 6-11-91, Formerly 10A-9.002, Amended 8-13-00,
					 1-23-05.