(1) A participant in the LTCS scheme, or someone on the participant's behalf, may request the LTCS commissioner to carry out an assessment of the participant's treatment and care needs.
Note 1 If a form is approved under s 98 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2 A fee may be determined under s 97 for this provision.
Note 3 The LTCS commissioner is not liable for any legal costs incurred by a participant for legal services provided to the participant (see s 25).
(2) The LTCS guidelines may make provision for and in relation to when a person mentioned in subsection (1) may request the LTCS commissioner to carry out an assessment of the participant's treatment and care needs.
Note 1 The LTCS guidelines are made under s 93.
Note 2
Treatment and care needs , of a participant in the LTCS scheme—see
s 9.