12VAC35-230-31: Community coordination

The department shall:

1. Ensure an annual public input process that encourages the continued residence of individuals on the waiting list for a Medicaid HCBS DD Waiver in community settings and includes a survey of needs and satisfaction.

2. Establish the IFSP State Council.

3. Develop, in coordination with the IFSP State Council, a strategic plan that is consistent with this chapter and the purpose of the IFSP and that is updated as necessary as determined by the department.

4. Provide technical assistance to individuals or family members to facilitate an individual's or a family member's access to covered services and supports listed in 12VAC35-230-55 that are intended to enhance or improve the individual's or family member's quality of life and promote the independence and continued residence of an individual with DD in the individual's own home or the family home, which includes the home of a principal caregiver.