71-4-1205 - Eligibility evaluation teams. - Tennessee Statutes

71-4-1205. Eligibility evaluation teams.

(a)  The director of the division shall designate one (1) or more evaluation teams, which shall consist of at least two (2) persons, one (1) of whom shall be a licensed medical professional and one (1) of whom shall be a licensed occupational therapist or physical therapist.

(b)  Each individual who applies to the division for a personal care assistance services subsidy shall be evaluated by an evaluation team, which shall determine the need of that individual for personal care assistance service and the extent of that need.

(c)  An individual receiving a personal care assistance services subsidy pursuant to this part shall be periodically reevaluated by an evaluation team to determine such individual's continuing need for personal care assistance services and the extent of that need.

[Acts 1986, ch. 905, § 7; T.C.A., § 14-16-205.]