10A NCAC 27A .0206. FUNDS FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS: GUARDIANSHIP

(a)  To the extent state funds are available, the division shall provide reimbursement for court‑ordered multidisciplinary evaluations of indigent persons in guardianship procedures under G.S. 35A-116.

(b)  Area programs, other local agencies and private practitioners are eligible for reimbursement.

(c)  To obtain reimbursement the area program, other local agencies or private practitioners shall submit to the Division Fiscal Office the following:

(1)           two copies of an itemized invoice which reflects the following:

(A)          name of respondent evaluated,

(B)          name of the evaluator for each respondent,

(C)          amount of time in hours or portion thereof required for each evaluation and report preparation,

(D)          rate per hour for each evaluation, and

(E)           dollar amount for each evaluation.

(2)           one copy of the individual court order.  The court order shall be attached to the invoice.

(d)  Determining Rate Per Hour.

(1)           For area programs, the rate per hour required on the invoice under Part (c)(1)(D) of this Rule shall be the usual and customary charges of the area program before adjustment to the sliding fee scale.

(2)           For providers other than area programs the rate per hour shall be the usual and customary charge or their Medicaid reimbursement rate whichever is less.

(e)  The procedures in this Rule apply only to reimbursement for evaluations to determine the necessity of appointing a guardian for an individual and do not apply to reimbursement for any treatment determined to be necessary as a result of the evaluation.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑147.1; 143B‑10;

Eff. July 1, 1981;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1996; April 1, 1990.