R539-16-3. Eligibility and Authorization for the Caregiver Compensation Service Delivery Method

(1) Before the caregiver compensation service delivery method is authorized, whether the person is initially entering services or seeking to change to caregiver compensation in an existing service plan, the person's support coordinator shall confirm in writing, and annually thereafter, that: (a) caregiver compensation services will support the person's independence and community integration; (b) the caregiver has the capacity to meet the service-specific needs of the person as identified in the PCSP; (c) the choice of using caregiver compensation reflects the person's wishes; (d) the provision of caregiver compensation is based on the person's assessed needs; and (e) the provision of caregiver compensation is in the person's best interest. (2) The division shall deny the request to use the caregiver compensation service delivery method if any condition in Subsection (1) is not met.