Or. Admin. R. 411-071-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 411-071-0000 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of Private Admission Assessment is to ensure that non-Medicaid eligible individuals applying for or considering admission to a Medicaid certified nursing facility receive information regarding appropriate service and placement alternatives.

(2) These rules establish procedures and requirements for admission assessment of non-Medicaid eligible individuals applying for or considering admission to a Medicaid certified nursing facility as required in ORS 410.505 to 410.545. The admission assessment includes mandatory services necessary to comply with the federal pre-admission screening requirements established by the Health Care Financing Administration. It also provides optional information regarding appropriate care settings and services, including nursing facilities and community-based options such as adult foster care, assisted living, residential care, in-home services, and other community-based services.

(3) These rules establish a certification process for programs henceforth called "certified programs," to perform admission assessments to individuals seeking admission to nursing facilities with a Medicaid contract, These rules establish standards for assessments performed by certified programs, local Area Agencies on Aging and Department personnel. Recommendations made during the admission assessment are not binding. Each individual has the right to choose from any of the long-term care options available.

Or. Admin. R. 411-071-0000

SSD 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-91; SSD 1-1994, f. 3-11-94, cert. ef. 3-15-94; SPD 30-2004, f. 8-27-04, cert. ef. 9-1-04

Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.505 - 410.545

Stats. Implemented: ORS410.030 & 410.510