Ch. 22, § 2. Purpose and Applicability

(a) The methods and standards established in this Chapter shall be used to determine whether an individual requires, or continues to require the level of care provided, in a nursing facility or in consideration of eligibility for applicable home and community-based waiver programs. (b) The Department may issue manuals and bulletins to interpret the provisions of this Chapter. Such manuals and bulletins shall be consistent with and reflect the policies contained in this Chapter. The provisions contained in manuals or bulletins shall clarify information provided in this rule but shall not override or supersede it.