OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Developmental Disabilities Services Division
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-3571
December 31, 2007
RE: Rate development
Dear Respite Provider:
A per diem rate for various levels of respite was approved by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and is effective January 1, 2008. The per diem rates and level for the procedure code S5151 are as follows:
|
Agency Companion (Employee) |
Agency Companion (Contractor) |
| Intermittent |
$78.00 |
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| Close |
$112.50 |
$93.50 |
| Enhanced |
$147.00 |
$121.75 |
|
Group Home |
Community Living Home |
| 6 Beds |
$65.75 |
$121.50 |
| 7 Beds |
$56.25 |
$117.75 |
| 8 Beds |
$49.25 |
$108.00 |
| 9 Beds |
$45.00 |
$100.50 |
| 10 Beds |
$41.50 |
$94.50 |
| 11 Beds |
$38.75 |
$89.50 |
| 12 Beds |
$36.50 |
$84.50 |
These rates are in addition to the existing Respite rates and should provide for increased respite availability in our current service delivery system.
Please contact Kristi Blackburn at (405) 521-6257 if you are interested in additional information.
A copy of this letter has been posted on the DDSD Web site at www.OKDHS.org in the Provider Information section.
Sincerely,
James M. Nicholson, Division Director
Developmental Disabilities Services Division
Oklahoma Department of Human Services