Procedure
01
Submit an Application
If In-Home Respite Service is identified as a need, the family/caregiver may request an application for the service directly from Platte County Connections. The family or caregiver shall also receive a liability document which should be read and signed. When the application, liability form and a justification of needs are received by Platte County Connections, it shall be reviewed for consideration. Upon approval, the primary caregiver/guardian will receive a Respite voucher, identifying the amount authorized. Services will not be reimbursed prior to authorization date.
02
Frequency
Services may occur based upon the frequency the primary caregiver/guardian deems necessary. However, any services not utilized by the end of the plan year will not accrue to the next plan year. The maximum annual assistance for each eligible person is $500. If the need and justification is present, an exception may be requested.
03
Payment/Application Renewal
It is not an ongoing service. An application renewal will need to be completed yearly based on the individual’s plan year and need.
Payment for services will be processed upon receipt of a properly completed Respite Voucher received from the primary caregiver/guardian. The primary caregiver or guardian is responsible for scheduling within authorized service limits.
04
Photo ID
It is the responsibility of the primary caregiver/guardian to provide a copy of the photo ID for each person providing the service, in addition to their signature. A signature and picture identification of the provider(s) of service must be on record to receive reimbursement. It is the responsibility of the caregiver/guardian to ensure that required documentation is current and correct.
05
Vouchers
The vouchers must identify date, rate of pay, hours worked and total paid to that worker. It will also require the workers signature on the voucher, confirming that they have provided the service. The caregiver/guardian will need to sign the voucher verifying that all the information provided is true and accurate.
06
Respite Provider Wage
The hourly payment to the respite provider should be negotiated between the primary caregiver/ guardian and the respite worker. However, the minimum hourly payment to be paid to the respite provider is the state minimum wage.
