The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) through its OPTIONS Program does not complete the preadmission screening or assessment forms. The AAA is not required to provide services to an individual who is a resident of an ICF/ID.
There is no acuity level determination for residents of an ICF/ID. The ICF/ID will have the attending physician complete the Medical Evaluation (MA 51) to establish the need for intermediate care. The ICF/ID will send the MA 51 and a Certification of Need for an ICF/ID Level of Care form (DP 250) to the CAO with an Application for Benefits (PA 600) form. The CAO's Medical Consultant will review the MA 51 and DP 250 and certify the need for intermediate care.
At redetermination, the ICF/ID will provide the CAO with a Recertification of Need for an ICF/ID Level of Care
(DP 251) with the Benefits Review Form (PA 600-R).
Updated August 27, 2013 Issued May 1, 2012