55 Pa. Code § 5320.11 - Prerequisites to licensure
To obtain licensure to operate an LTSR, a
(1) Comply with Chapter 20 (relating
to licensure or approval of facilities and agencies).
(2) Be identified in the approved county plan
or its amendments as specified in Chapter 4215 (relating to annual plan and
estimate of expenditures).
(3) Have
a letter of agreement between the provider and the county administrator 's
office. The agreement will include:
(i)
Admission and discharge authority and procedure.
(ii) Charges for care, including room and
board, treatment and rehabilitation services, personal hygiene and laundry
services and other personal care services.
(iii) Charges for residents' care may not
exceed the resident's current monthly income reduced by a minimum personal
allowance of at least $60.
(iv)
Charges for residents' care may not exceed the actual documented costs of
services.
(v) Payment mechanisms
for LTSR services, including charges for which the resident may be directly
billed.
(vi) A dispute resolution
mechanism.
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