37.40.1438    HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS: SUPPORTED LIVING, REQUIREMENTS

(1) Supported living is the provision of supportive services to a consumer residing in an individual residence or in a group living situation. It is a comprehensive service designed to support a person with brain injury or other severe disability.

(2) Supported living services may include:

(a) independent living evaluation;

(b) service coordination;

(c) 24-hour supervision of the person;

(d) health and safety supervision;

(e) homemaking services as specified at ARM 37.40.1450;

(f) day habilitation as specified at ARM 37.40.1448;

(g) supported employment as specified at ARM 37.40.1448;

(h) prevocational training as specified at ARM 37.40.1448;

(i) nonmedical transportation as specified at ARM 37.40.1488; and

(j) specially trained attendants as specified at ARM 37.40.1449.

(3) An entity providing supported living services must have two years' experience in providing services to persons with physical disabilities.

(4) This service must be prior authorized by the department.

History: 53-2-201, 53-6-113, 53-6-402, MCA; IMP, 53-6-402, MCA; NEW, 2000 MAR p. 2023, Eff. 7/28/00; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 1722, Eff. 8/26/11.