PDFWAC 388-106-0273
May I receive additional personal emergency response services?
Under the assistive technology benefit, you may be eligible to receive:
(1) A fall detection system, if:
(a) You are eligible for a standard PERS unit; and
(b) You have a recent documented history of falls.
(2) A global positioning system (GPS) tracking device with locator capabilities if:
(a) You have a recent documented history of short-term memory loss; and a recent documented history of wandering with exit seeking behavior; or
(b) A recent documented history of getting lost in a familiar surrounding and being unaware of the need or unable to ask for assistance; and
(c) In addition, if you are under the age of 12, there must be information presented at your assessment that due to your disability the support you are provided for memory or decision making is greater than is typical for a person of your age.
(3) A medication reminder if:
(a) You are eligible for a standard PERS unit;
(b) You do not have a caregiver available to provide the service; and
(c) You are able to use the reminder to take your medications.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 74.39A.400 and 42 C.F.R. § 441.500-590. WSR 16-04-020, § 388-106-0273, filed 1/22/16, effective 2/22/16.]