Who pays for the consumer’s clothes, medications, entertainment, and groceries?
A. Each consumer receives a small amount of money each month to meet his or her personal needs. There are limits as to what can be purchased with these funds. Medicare/Medicaid will pay for all prescription medications. The consumer cannot purchase any over the counter medications or groceries with their personal needs money. These items must be purchased by the Host Home Provider and are considered a cost of doing business as an independent contractor. A list of items that can be purchased with a consumer’s personal needs funds will be provided at the time of placement.
