Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 801 - Veterans Affairs, Iowa Department Of › Chapter 10 - Iowa Veterans Home › Rule 801-10.12 - Member Responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 3, July 24, 2024
(1) The member or legal representative has
			 the responsibility:
a. To timely report the
			 existence of or changes in the member's income, spouse's income, assets or
			 marital status, including the conversion of nonliquid assets to liquid
			 assets.
b. To apply for all
			 benefits due (such as, but not limited to, Title XIX, DVA pension, DVA
			 compensation, Social Security, private pension programs, or any combination),
			 and accept the available billing programs offered at IVH.
c. To provide information concerning the
			 physical condition and, to the best of the member's knowledge, accurate and
			 complete information concerning present physical complaints, past illnesses,
			 hospitalizations, medications and other matters related to the member's
			 health.
d. To report unexpected
			 changes in the member's condition to the attending medical provider or other
			 clinician.
e. To participate in
			 treatment planning, cooperate with the treatment team in carrying out the
			 treatment plan, and to participate in the evaluation of the member's care.
f. To be considerate of the rights
			 of other members and staff and control behavior in respect to smoking, noise,
			 and number of visitors.
g. To treat
			 other members and staff with dignity and respect.
h. To respect the property of other members,
			 staff, and IVH. A member or legal representative may be held financially
			 responsible for any property damaged or destroyed by the member.
i. To ask questions about anything that the
			 member may not understand about the member's care or IVH.
j. To accept the consequences of the member's
			 actions if the member refuses treatment or fails to follow prescribed
			 care.
k. To follow the rules and
			 regulations of IVH regarding member care and conduct as set out in subrule
			 10.40(1).
l. To keep scheduled
			 appointments with staff. If unable to do so, the member is responsible for
			 notifying appropriate staff.
m. To
			 maintain personal hygiene, including clothing, and maintain personal living
			 area based on the member's physical and mental capabilities.
n. To follow all fire, safety and sanitation
			 regulations as established by IVH and applicable regulatory agencies.
o. To provide information and verification of
			 resources. A member or legal representative must fulfill the member support
			 obligation for member health care.
p. To carry Medicare Part B and Medicare Part
			 D insurance if eligible. IVH shall buy the medical insurance portion of
			 Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D if the member is not eligible to receive
			 Medicare under social security.
q.
			 To delegate to IVH the authorization to enroll the member in Medicare Part B
			 and Medicare Part D. The premium shall be deducted from the member's social
			 security or paid monthly with the member's funds.
r. To assign the benefits of Medicare Part B,
			 Medicare Part D and other medical insurances to IVH. The cost of Medicare Part
			 B, Medicare Part D and other medical insurances shall be used as an offset to
			 the aggregate semiannual per diem rate calculation according to the particular
			 level of care as calculated in January and July of each year for the preceding
			 six months and effective March 1 and September 1.