R539-5-3. Definitions

(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 62A-5-101 and R539-1-2.

(2) In addition:

(a) "Direct Services" means services delivered by an employee in the physical presence of the Person.

(b) "Employee" means any individual hired to provide services to a Person receiving Self-Administered Services.

(c) "Fiscal Agent" means an individual or entity contracted by the Division to perform fiscal, legal, and management duties.

(d) "Grant" means a budget allocated by the Division to the Person through which Self-Administered Services are purchased.

(e) "Grant Agreement" means a written agreement between the Person and the Division that outlines requirements the Person must follow while receiving Self-Administered Services.

(f) "Self-Administered Services" means a structure for a Person or Representative to administer Division paid services. This program allows the Person to hire, train, and supervise employees who will provide direct services from selected services as outlined in the current State of Utah Home and Community Based Services Waivers (Medicaid 1915C). Once the Person is allocated a budget, a Grant is issued for the purpose of purchasing specific services. Grant funds are only disbursed to pay for actual services rendered. All payments are made through a Fiscal Agent under contract with the Division. Payments are not issued to the Person, but to and in the name of the Employee.