Participation Of Providers

(1) To be eligible to participate in this program, a mental health supportive living facility, as defined by departmental rules, must meet all of the following requirements, both at the time of application and at all times during continued participation in the program: (a) Holds a current valid license from the department to operate a mental health supportive living facility; (b) Is located in Hardeman, Obion, Wilson, Madison, Knox, Dyer, Hamilton, Davidson, Lincoln, Warren or Shelby counties; (c) Collects and furnishes at the request of the department such data and information as is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the program; (d) Has the operator or responsible attendant participate in all department sponsored training programs which are made available without charge or department approved training programs; and MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITY CHAPTER 0940-03-05 QUALITY ENABLING PROGRAM (e) Must accept payment in full toward the cost for the supportive living facility services and not attempt to hold any other person as responsible or liable for the cost of these services. Payment made to the provider under this program is intended to improve the quality of care and service to a resident and is not to be considered as income to the resident. Residents are not, by this program, disqualified or adversely affected for benefits from other local, state, or federal programs that are based on income eligibility. A facility is not prohibited from accepting gifts in any form from churches, civic organizations, etc.