DDRS Waiver Manual
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Electronic Monitoring may not be used concurrently with Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) Services<br />
in the SFC home<br />
Electronic Monitoring systems intended to monitor direct care staff<br />
Electronic Monitoring serves as a replacement for Residential Habilitation and Support (RHS)<br />
services Level 1 and Level 2, therefore, Electronic Monitoring and RHS services are not billable during<br />
the same time period.<br />
o However, effective July 1, 2015, when all other requirements of Electronic Monitoring are<br />
followed, Electronic Monitoring becomes an allowable component of the RHS Daily service,<br />
but may not be billed in addition to the daily rate of the RHS Daily service.<br />
Electronic Monitoring systems in ICF/IID facilities licensed under IC 16-28 and 410 IAC 16.2<br />
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Electronic Monitoring systems used in place of in-home staff to monitor minors, that is, participants<br />
under the age of 18<br />
Installation costs related to video and/or audio equipment<br />
Services furnished to a minor by parent(s), stepparent(s), or legal guardian<br />
Services furnished to a participant by the participant’s spouse<br />
Section 10.10: Environmental Modifications (currently under CIHW only)<br />
Service Definition<br />
Those physical adaptations to the home, required by the individual’s plan of care (POC), that are necessary to<br />
ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, or that enable the individual to function with greater<br />
independence in the home, and without which the individual would require institutionalization.<br />
The FSSA/<strong>DDRS</strong> waiver specialist must approve all environmental modifications prior to service being<br />
rendered.<br />
Reimbursable Activities<br />
Reimbursable activities include the following:<br />
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Installation of ramps and grab bars<br />
Widening doorways<br />
Modifying existing bathroom facilities<br />
Installation of specialized electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate the medical<br />
equipment and supplies that are necessary for the welfare of the individual, including anti-scald<br />
devices<br />
Maintenance and repair of the items and modifications installed during the initial request<br />
Assessment and inspection<br />
Service Standards<br />
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