5123:2-9-07 HCBS waivers - Allocation of residential services funds, including HCBS waiver state matching funds, for the residential facility waiver and funds for room and board for individuals enrolled in the individual options waiver who reside in facil

(A) Purpose The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for the allocation of residential services funds, including home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver state matching funds, for the residential facility waiver and funds for room and board for individuals enrolled in the individual options waiver who reside in facilities licensed in accordance with section 5123.19 of the Revised Code.

(B) Subject to available appropriations, the department may allocate to county boards:

(1) State matching funds to be used to fund HCBS waiver services for individuals enrolled in the residential facility waiver;

(2) Funds for room and board for individuals enrolled in the residential facility waiver and for individuals enrolled in the individual options waiver who reside in facilities licensed in accordance with section 5123.19 of the Revised Code; and

(3) Funds for residential services for individuals residing in residential facilities licensed in accordance with section 5123.19 of the Revised Code who are not enrolled in the residential facility waiver or the individual options waiver.

(C) When an individual enrolled in the residential facility waiver moves from one county in this state to another county in this state, the department shall reduce the amount the department allocates pursuant to this rule to the county board serving the county the individual left by the amount and to the extent required by section 5123.0410 of the Revised Code. The department shall increase the amount allocated pursuant to this rule to the county board serving the county to which the individual moved by the same amount.

(D) The department may require a county board to provide written reports or other information regarding the funds a county board or provider receives pursuant to this rule. The department shall provide prior written notification of the data elements and format required.

(E) The department may audit any funds a county board or provider receives pursuant to this rule, including any source documentation supporting the receipt and disbursement of such funds.

Replaces: 5123:1-2-13

Effective: 06/21/2004

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/21/2009

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5123.04, 5111.871

Rule Amplifies: 5123.04, 5111.871, sec. 71.02 of ASHB 95 of the 125th General Assembly

Prior Effective Dates: 7/12/97, 1/1/98