Sec. 10.09.20.10. Covered Services — Supports Planning

A. Supports planning services shall:

(1) Address the individualized needs of the participant;

(2) Be sensitive to the educational background, culture, and general environment of the participant;

(3) Support the participant to self-direct services and exercise as much control as desired to select, train, supervise, schedule, determine duties of, and dismiss the personal assistance provider; and

(4) Ensure freedom of choice among any willing provider for all services.

B. Supports planning services include the following activities:

(1) Assisting the participant in developing a plan of service in consultation with the applicant or participant and any individual requested by the participant;

(2) Assisting the participant with referral, access, and coordination of services, both Medicaid and non-Medicaid, to address the participant’s needs including, but not limited to:

(a) Behavioral health;

(b) Educational services;

(c) Disposable medical supplies and durable medical equipment;

(d) Housing;

(e) Medical services; and

(f) Social services;

(3) Monitoring the provision of services to determine if services are received in accordance with the plan of service;

(4) Using information technology systems developed by the Department;

(5) Coordinating with the fiscal intermediary to assist in managing budgeted resources;

(6) Providing guidance and support to help individuals self-direct their services; and

(7) Administering funds for transition services.