Idaho Reimbursement Programs for ASTs
Published On: Aug 02, 2011 (i.e., HCBS Elderly and/or Physically Disabled Adult Waivers)
ID Aged & Disabled (for older individuals ages 65 - no max age and individuals w/ physical disabilities (PD) ages 18-64)
Types of Technology Reimbursed/Definition (i.e., Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), Medication Dispensing, Home Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, etc.)
PERS Service: This service is designed to monitor waiver participant safety and/or provide waiver participant access to emergency crisis intervention for emotional, medical or environmental emergencies through the provision of communication connection systems. By providing immediate access to assistance, PERS serves to prevent institutionalization. PERS services are limited to those individuals who rent or own their own home, who are alone for significant parts of the day, and have no regular caregiver for extended periods of time, and who would otherwise require extensive routine supervision.
Other Standard: Demonstrate that the devices installed in waiver participants’ homes meet Federal Communications Standards or Underwriter’s Laboratory standards or equivalent standards. Monitoring must be performed by a trained professional IDAPA 16.03.10.329.11, “Medicaid Enhanced Plan Benefit.”
Reimbursement Rates
PERS Service: $33.83/month
PERS Installation: $56.89 (includes 1st month’s services)