Regulation .15 Covered Services — Supports Planning.

Address the individualized needs of the participant;

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

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

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

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

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:

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

Using information technology systems developed by the Department;

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

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

Administering funds for transition services.