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BASIS State law requires that the director of social services receiving a report that an adult needs protective services make a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine whether the adult needs protective services and what services are needed. By statute, the evaluation shall be completed within 30 days for allegations of abuse or neglect. • NC State Statute: NC G.S 108A-103 1.APS evaluations involving allegations of exploitation will be completed within 45 days of the report for 85% of cases. RATIONALE Protecting a disabled adult from exploitation is critical to ensuring the protection of the adult. The Statute covers exploitation of assets as well as the person. NC GS 108a, Article 6, requires that a prompt and thorough evaluation is made of all reports of adult maltreatment and does not allow for the provision of services until the evaluation is completed. Completing the prompt and thorough evaluation is essential to protecting the adult. The timeframe of 45 days is allowed to ensure collection of necessary financial information in cases of exploitation of assets which often involves court proceedings. Timely completion of 85% of these reports indicates substantial compliance with the statute. BASIS State law requires the director of social services to make a prompt and thorough evaluation of any report of potential adult abuse, neglect or exploitation and determine whether an adult needs protective services and what services are needed. The evaluation should be completed within 45 days for allegations of exploitation. • NC State Statute: NC G.S 108A-103 A Closer look: State-County Special Assistance Performance Measures The NCDHHS-County Memorandum of Agreement includes two State-County Special Assistance Measures. These measures address the timeliness in which the County DSS processes applications for State-County Special Assistance(SA),which pays for room and board for low-income individuals needing care in an assisted living facility.NC Administrative Code(10NCAC 71P.0604)sets the timeliness requirement for processing SA applications. 1.The County will process 85%of Special Assistance for the Aged (SAA) applications within 45 calendar days of the application date. RATIONALE Individuals in need of placement in an assisted living facility generally require prompt placement to avoid further decline in health or possible harm. State-County Special Assistance(SA)pays for room and board for eligible individuals in a licensed assisted living facility. Timely receipt of these benefits is essential to ensure proper care and treatment. While state rule does not specify a percentage rate,85%was selected because counties may encounter extenuating circumstances that preclude them from completing a timely determination of eligibility. Timely determination for 85%of applications indicates substantial compliance with the state rule. BASIS State administrative rules require that applications be processed and a notice approving or denying the application stating the effective date be mailed within 45 calendar days from the date the application form is signed for individuals aged 65 and older. • NC Administrative Rule: 10A NCAC 71P .0604 2 of 3