For services performed at the residence of a chronically ill or disabled client, what documentation is required?

• A. Physician's certificate indicating chronic illness or disability; or show Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits
• B. A written letter from the client
• C. A permit from the board
• D. No documentation is required

Answer: (A)

If a cosmetologist provides services in a client’s home and the client is chronically ill or disabled, the board requires objective proof of the condition before proceeding. The required documentation is a physician’s certificate confirming the chronic illness or disability, or verification of disability benefits such as Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. This ensures there’s medical authorization or official recognition of the client’s condition, supporting safe, appropriate in-home care. A written letter from the client alone isn’t enough to verify the condition, a board permit isn’t applicable for individual home visits, and claiming no documentation is required would bypass the regulatory safeguard designed to protect both client and practitioner.