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(Revised 6/1/08 ML #3144)
Standards for Qualified Service Providers
Refer to the current QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER (QSP) HANDBOOKS. For a copy of one or both QSP Handbooks, contact the HCBS Program Administration.
Standards for Qualified Service Providers for Environmental Modification
Environmental Modification Service may only be provided by a contractor approved by the Department of Human Services as a Qualified Service Provider. Standards for Qualified Service Providers of Environmental Modification Service are as follows:
Building contractors must have a current North Dakota Contractor's license, carry liability insurance, be bonded, and maintain good standing with Workforce Safety Insurance. Show verification of an appropriate building permit.
Electricians must be licensed by the North Dakota State Electrical Board, carry liability insurance, be bonded, and maintain good standing with Workforce Safety Insurance.
Plumbers must be licensed by the North Dakota State Plumbing Board, carry liability insurance, be bonded, and maintain good standing with Workforce Safety Insurance.
All licensed contractors must provide a copy of their registration with the Secretary of State, provide a copy of their license, proof of liability insurance/bonding, and proof of enrollment and good standing with Workforce Safety and Insurance. These documents must be submitted with the request to be a Qualified Service Provider (QSP).
Standards for Home Delivered Meal Providers
Enrolled as an individual or agency Qualified Service Provider;
Licensed as a food establishment pursuant to NDCC 23-09, Hospital, nursing facility, basic care facility; or contracted with Aging Services Division as an OAA Nutrition Provider;
Meet all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment, supplies and materials used in storage, preparation, and delivery of meals to eligible recipients pursuant to the ND Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments (NDAC 33-33-04).
Providers licensed as a Hospital must also meet standards pursuant to NDCC 23-16, NDAC 33-07-01.1, & NDAC 33-07-02.1
Providers licensed as a nursing facility must also meet standards pursuant to NDCC 23-16 & NDAC 33-07-03.2 & NDAC 33-07-04.2
Providers licensed as basic care must also meet standards pursuant to NDCC 23-09.3 & NDAC 33-03-24.1
15 minute unit rates
Providers must deliver at least 8 minutes of service before they can bill for the first 15 minute unit. Providers should not bill for services performed for less than 8 minutes. This applies to all procedure codes billed using a 15 minute unit rate.
The amount of time required to bill for a larger number of units is as follows:
2 units: at least 23 minutes 6 units: at least 83 minutes
3 units: at least 38 minutes 7 units: at least 98 minutes
4 units: at least 53 minutes 8 units: at least 113 minutes
5 units: at least 68 minutes
The pattern remains the same for allowable tasks performed in excess of 8 units (2 hours).