3-004.01A Alternate Living Arrangements

469 NAC 3-004.01A

The standard of need for alternate living arrangements is a consolidated allowance for items necessary for basic subsistence. Included in this standard are -

1. Board;

2. Room;

3. Clothing;

4. Personal needs;

5. Laundry;

6. Transportation; and

7. Medical and remedial services (The consolidated standard of need for board and room [see 469 NAC 3-004.01A2] and licensed boarding homes [see 469 NAC 3-004.01A3] includes items 1 through 6 but does not include remedial services.)

If a need arises which is not provided to the individual by the alternate care facility or by another means, consideration may be given to including an additional allowance according to 469 NAC 3-004.03, Special Requirements.

If a client enters an alternate care facility and it appears that s/he may be able to return home, the cost of rent or home ownership and/or utilities may be allowed in accordance with the guidelines in 469 NAC 3-006.02B5.

3-004.01A1 Licensing of Facilities

3-004.01A2 Board and Room

3-004.01A3 Licensed Boarding Home

3-004.01A4 Licensed Assisted Living Facility

3-004.01A5 Certified Adult Family Home

3-004.01A6 Licensed Group Home for Children and/or Child Caring Agency (Formerly Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded)

3-004.01A7 Licensed Center for the Developmentally Disabled

3-004.01A8 Long Term Care Facility

3-004.01A9 Assisted Living Waiver

3-004.01A10 Licensed Mental Health Center