Please be advised that transportation and Supported Living assistance for Waiver clients participating in casino activity is not covered by Waiver reimbursement. This means that Waiver staff cannot be paid for accompanying Waiver clients to casinos for recreation and cannot be reimbursed for transportation to or from a casino. This does not mean that Waiver clients do not have a right to engage in casino activities; it simply means that Medicaid will not pay for this these activities, including paying Waiver staff. This rule applies to all Waiver clients, regardless of their level of disability or the restriction of a wheelchair.
If your client or your client's family requests that you assist with trips to casinos, be advised that Civitan Services cannot pay you for this activity under current Medicaid rules. Please notify Darrell immediately if you are approached with this request.