SECTION 340:100-15-10. Special case determinations


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  • (a)   Special case determinations may be required for individuals with mental retardation or a related condition(s) who would benefit from nursing facility level of care due to unusual circumstances other than medical needs.
    (b)   In order to make a special case determination that an individual with mental retardation or a related condition(s) would benefit from nursing facility level of care due to unusual circumstances other than medical needs, staff of the Mental Retardation Authority must:
    (1)   consider all factors including:
    (A)   the individual circumstances presented;
    (B)   the individual's mental and emotional support needs;
    (C)   all available assessment information;
    (D)   any other relevant information; and
    (E)   availability of other formal and informal supports; and
    (2)   provide written specific rationale in support of the exception noting the unique and individualized circumstances of the case.
[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 3934, eff 7-14-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1056, eff 4-26-99]