Participant Agreement for Community Care Program

Section 240 Section 240.510  Participant Agreement for Community Care Program If an individual is determined eligible for CCP, he/she or an authorized representative shall sign a written Participant Agreement and Consent Form to request services. a)         Any participant requesting CCP services orally or in writing, shall be contacted by the CCU within five calendar days after the date of the inquiry/request. b)         The signed Participant Agreement and Consent Form will accompany an appropriately completed person-centered comprehensive assessment. c)         The participant/authorized representative shall be informed in writing of eligibility requirements to receive services under CCP and of the participant's right to appeal under this Part. d)         When a participant has a legally appointed guardian, the guardian shall sign the Participant Agreement and Consent Form – Person-Centered Plan of Care.  A legally appointed guardian may serve as the "guardian of the person" and/or "guardian of the estate". One legally appointed guardian may serve as guardian of the person while a second legally appointed guardian may serve as guardian of the estate. If two different persons are appointed guardian for an individual, one of the person and one of the estate, the guardian of the person determines which one is to sign the Participant Agreement and Consent Form.