Administrative Requirements 650-25-45-70

(Revised 07/01/22 ML #3690)

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  1. All caregivers enrolled in the FCSP must be provided the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the service. The acceptable format for receipt of contributions is limited to the use of self-addressed envelopes. Contributions received must be used to expand FCSP services.

  2. All field staff time used to complete FCSP activities must be documented in Workforce monthly, according to Department policy.

  3. Consumer data records, assessments, and service delivery for both individual caregivers and consumer groups should be completed in the web-based data collection system no later than 25 days after the end of the monthly service period.

  4. The North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program Provider Service Log – Individual (SFN 135) and North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program Provider Service Log – Agency (SFN 492) should be reviewed and processed within three days of receipt. Reimbursement for other services must be completed in accordance with Aging Service Division procedures.

  5. Individual respite care providers are required to have caregivers co-sign on every entry of respite services on the North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program Provider Service Log - Individual (SFN 135) to verify services have been provided. If the Provider Service Log is lacking a signature, the service log must be returned to the provider to obtain the caregiver’s signature before approval for payment.

  6. Enrolled caregivers accessing Supplemental Services will be required to purchase the assistive safety device or incontinent supplies. The caregiver must submit a receipt of purchase of safety devices or incontinence supplies. Aging Services Division staff will complete and submit the NDFCSP Provider Service Log-Individual (SFN 135) for reimbursement.

  7. Agency, institutional and adult day care providers of respite, and individuals providing training or counseling services will use North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program Provider Service Log – Agency (SFN 492) for billing for respite, training, and counseling services. Providers using SFN 492 for billing purposes are not required to obtain caregiver co-signatures on the provider service log.