25 USC 1621d - Other authority for provision of services

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 1621d.

Other authority for provision of services

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Assisted living service

The term “assisted living service” means any service provided by an assisted living facility (as defined in section 1715w(b) of title 12), except that such an assisted living facility—

(A)

shall not be required to obtain a license; but

(B)

shall meet all applicable standards for licensure.

(2)

Home- and community-based service

(3)

Hospice care

The term “hospice care” means—

(A)

the items and services specified in subparagraphs (A) through (H) of section 1395x(dd)(1) of title 42; and

(B)

such other services as an Indian tribe or tribal organization determines are necessary and appropriate to provide in furtherance of that care.

(4)

Long-term care services

(b)

Funding authorized

The Secretary, acting through the Service, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations, may provide funding under this chapter to meet the objectives set forth in section 1602 of this title through health care-related services and programs not otherwise described in this chapter for the following services:

(1)

Hospice care.

(2)

Assisted living services.

(3)

Long-term care services.

(4)

Home- and community-based services.

(c)

Eligibility

The following individuals shall be eligible to receive long-term care services under this section:

(1)

Individuals who are unable to perform a certain number of activities of daily living without assistance.

(2)

Individuals with a mental impairment, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another disabling mental illness, who may be able to perform activities of daily living under supervision.

(3)

Such other individuals as an applicable tribal health program determines to be appropriate.

(d)

Authorization of convenient care services

(Pub. L. 94–437, title II, § 205, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title II, § 206(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4548; amended Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)

cite as: 25 USC 1621d