| Who: | Children or adults living at home with their families or guardians. |
| What: | Respite is designed to provide short-term relief in the absence of the family or guardian (i. e., vacation, a night out, etc.). |
| Where: | This
service shall take place in homes integrated into the community
or out of the home. Respite may be provided in another family's home, the consumer's home or a group home, camps or organized community programs (YMCA, recreation centers, senior citizens centers, etc.) or a facility (ICF/MR, hospital, or a skilled nursing facility). |
| Does Not | |
| Include: | Room
and board if Respite is provided in the consumer's home. Respite
is not simultaneously reimbursable with Nursing, Home Health
Aide, or Supported Community Living services. Respite may not be used when parents or guardians are at work. |
| Unit: | One hour of service. |
| Maximum | |
| Units: | Each consumer may receive 576 hours of Respite per year with the maximum of 336 hours (2 weeks) per month. Unused units cannot be carried over. |
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