La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § IX-1109 - Request for Individual and Family Support Funding

A. The request for individual and family support funding can be made by any eligible individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities, the applicants family or representatives, a support coordination agency, or designated facility personnel for individuals residing in facilities who desire to return to the community.

B. All requests for individual and family support funding will go to the geographically appropriate LGE for determination.

C. Participants must have a current statement of approval (SOA) or meet criteria and be enrolled in EarlySteps services to receive individual and family support funds. The developmental disabilities director may provide IFS funding to applicants who do not yet have, but are likely to receive, an SOA in emergent situations. The support coordinator or community services professional will assist the individual and/or family in completing the plan of support to request individual and family support funding.

1. The support coordinator or community services professional will complete the plan of support (or comprehensive plan of care) in cooperation with the applicant and his/her family and will provide information on available supports and the type of support requested. The individual and/or family will be considered the primary decision maker.

2. The LGE administering individual and family support (IFS) funds shall have the responsibility for determination of the prioritization for allocation of IFS funds.

3. The developmental disabilities director or his/her designee will determine if the request requires an expedited response.

4. Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or their families, will be notified of and have the opportunity to present their requests to the individual and family support committee in person or by representation of their choice.

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La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § IX-1109

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 43666 (4/1/2017), Amended by the Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 46351 (3/1/2020).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:824.