Sec. 2-10. Definition.

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Sec. 2-10. Definition. As used in this Act, "certified family health aide" means a person who:

(1)is 18 years of age or older;

(2)has the following relationship with the family member receiving or who is eligible

to receive the services enumerated in this Section:

(i)spouse;

(ii)sibling or stepsibling;

(iii)parent, stepparent, or adoptive parent;

(iv)grandparent;

(v)mother-in-law or father-in-law;

(vi)brother-in-law or sister-in-law;

(vii)legal guardian; or

(viii)caregiver designated by the legally responsible caregiver as documented in

the Medical Plan of Care;

(3)is a legally responsible caregiver, or has been designated by a legally responsible

caregiver, for a person who receives or is eligible to receive:

(i)in-home shift nursing services under the Early and Periodic Screening,

Diagnostic and Treatment requirement of Medicaid under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(r); or

(ii)in-home shift nursing through the home and community-based services waiver

program authorized under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act for persons who are medically fragile and technology dependent; and

(4)is certified pursuant to this Section to perform or to assist in performance of

services to and for a person receiving or eligible to receive:

(A)in-home shift nursing services under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment requirement of Medicaid under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(r); or

(B)in-home shift nursing services through the home and community-based services waiver program authorized under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act for a designated person or designated persons who are medically fragile and technology dependent and eligible to receive the services laid out in this Section, including:

(i)the same tasks as a certified nursing assistant;

(ii)medication administration;

(iii)enteral care and therapy; and

(iv)other needed services to support the individual as provided by rule.