(1) A person, in order to be considered for placement into developmental disabilities services funded through the developmental disabilities program of the department, must be determined by the department in accordance with the criteria and procedures of these rules to be a person with a developmental disability as defined at 53-20-202 (3) , MCA.

(2) A child and the child's family, in order to be considered for placement into family education and support services funded through the developmental disabilities program of the department, must be determined by the department in accordance with the criteria and procedures of these rules to be a person with a developmental disability as defined at 53-20-202 (2) , MCA or a person with a developmental delay or potentially subject to developmental delay.

(3) A determination of eligibility, except for federally funded Part H family education and support services, does not entitle a person to placement into any developmental disabilities service.

(4) A person who is eligible to be considered for placement into developmental disabilities services may apply for services by following the placement determination procedures at ARM 37.34.301, et seq.

(5) Appropriate documentation of eligibility will be maintained by the department or a responsible contractor according to procedures established by the department.

(6) Application for determinations of eligibility and placement, except for family education and support services, are made through developmental disabilities case managers. Application for determinations of eligibility and placement for family education and support services are made through the family education and support services contractors.