1.Program Definition and Services
Personal Assistance Services in Kentucky are defined as one-on-one services provided by a Direct Support Professional that enable participants to accomplish tasks to increase independence and promote integration into the community. Services include:
- Support with routine household tasks and maintenance
- Assistance with activities of daily living and personal hygiene
- Help with shopping and money management
- Medication management assistance
- Support for socialization, relationship building, and leisure activities
- Facilitation of community participation
2. Regulation
The program is governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes, specifically KRS 216.710 to 216.714, and Kentucky Administrative Regulations 906 KAR 1:180.
3. Licensing or Certification
Providers must be certified as a Personal Services Agency by the Kentucky Office of Inspector General.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is responsible for certifying Personal Services Agencies.
5. Application Process
The application process is conducted through the Office of Inspector General. Providers must submit a completed Application for Certification to Operate a Personal Services Agency.
6. Required Documentation
Providers need to submit:
- Completed application form
- Copy of the manager's responsibilities for day-to-day operations
- List of personal services agency managers and employees, including:
- Name of employee
- Date of initial hire
- Date of criminal record check
- Documentation showing the employee is not listed on abuse registries
- Date of employee competency evaluation
- Date and topics of employee training
7. Timeline for Approval
The exact timeline for approval is not specified by the State.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned.
9. Pre-Application Training
While not explicitly stated, providers must ensure that employees receive training. The specific pre-application training requirements are not detailed in the provided results.
10. Additional Notes
- Personal Assistance Services are often provided under various Medicaid waiver programs, such as the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver.
- Services are based on individual needs using a person-centered approach.
- The schedule of services is determined by the individual's desires and needs.
- Providers must ensure that employees undergo criminal background checks and are not listed on abuse registries.
- As of March 2025, providers should be aware of any updates or changes to regulations that may have occurred since the last available information.
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