§441.480. Use of a representative.
42 C.F.R. § 441.480
States may permit participants to appoint a representative to direct the provision of self-directed PAS on their behalf. The following types of representatives are permissible:
A minor child's parent or guardian.
An individual recognized under State law to act on behalf of an incapacitated adult.
A State-mandated representative, after approval by CMS of the State criteria, if the participant has demonstrated, after additional counseling, information, training or assistance, the inability to self-direct PAS.
A person acting as a representative for a participant receiving self-directed PAS is prohibited from acting as a provider of self-directed PAS to the participant.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 73 FR 57881, Oct. 3, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302.
Source
Source: 43 FR 45229, Sept. 29, 1978, unless otherwise noted.