§ 25.5-6-1705 — Person-centered support plan

Colorado § 25.5-6-1705

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25.5: Health
• Art.: Colorado Medical Assistance Act -

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(1) Each member receiving
services shall have a person-centered support plan, or a similar plan specified by
the state department, developed and managed by a case management agency or an
entity, and subject to review and approval pursuant to section 25.5-6-404. The
person-centered support plan shall:

(a) Be based on the particular service needs of the member receiving
services;

(b) Describe the services necessary to avoid institutionalization;

(c) Ensure the member receives services in the setting of the member's
choice; and

(d) Identify the supports needed for the member to achieve personally
identified goals.

(2) Pursuant to this section, the person-centered support plan for each
member receiving services must be reviewed at least annually and modified as
necessary or appropriate.

(3) A person-centered support plan is not required for a person with an
intellectual and developmental disability or a developmental delay who is eligible
for long-term services and supports and who is on a waiting list for enrollment into
a program funded pursuant to article 10 of this title 25.5. Each case management
agency shall provide information and referral services to each member on the
waiting list for enrollment in a program at the time of the member's eligibility and
annually thereafter, regarding long-term services and supports that are relevant to
persons and are commonly used by persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and a developmental delay as provided by rules promulgated by the
state board. The criteria for information and referral must be uniform in nature and
applied throughout the state in a consistent manner.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1187), ch. 83, p. 316, � 1, effective September 7.