110 CMR 7.032 - Limitation

(1) Specific family support services to be provided, or items to be purchased, and the reasons therefor, shall be stated in the service plan.

(2) Family support services of active home management (e.g. chore services) may be provided for a maximum of six months at a maximum rate of ten hours per week. Family support services will be reviewed during each case review, and a six month extension may be authorized. If family support services are to be provided for a period longer than one year, or for a maximum rate of more than ten hours per week, such services must be authorized in writing by the Area Director or his/her designee. If family support services are to be provided for a period longer than two years, or for a maximum rate of more than 30 hours per week, such services must be authorized in writing by the Regional Director.

(3) All Department clients who receive chore services as a single service (see 110 CMR 4.70 ) shall, upon attaining 60 years of age, be transferred to the Department of Elder Affairs.

(4) Any items to be purchased must be authorized in writing by the Area Director or his/her designee.

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