Core standardized assessment definition
Core standardized assessment or “CSA” means an assessment instrument for determining the suitability of non-institutionally based long-term services and supports for an individual. The instrument shall be used in a uniform manner throughout the state to determine an applicant’s or member’s needs for training, support services, medical care, transportation, and other services and to develop an individual service plan to address such needs. The core standardized assessment shall be performed by a contractor under the direction of the department for the fee-for-service population. MCOs shall perform core standardized assessments for MCO-enrolled members or shall delegate the responsibility for completion of assessments. 441—Chapter 83 designates the assessment and reassessment tools to be used for each HCBS waiver. 441—Chapter 78 designates the assessment and reassessment tools to be used for habilitation.
Core standardized assessment or “CSA” means instruments that are used across service populations in a uniform manner throughout the state for: (a) determining eligibility for non-institutionally-based long-term services and supports, (b) determining a beneficiary's needs for training, support services, medical care, transportation, and other services, and (c) developing an individual service plan to address such needs. The designated CSAs applicable to this RFP include: