The DDD in partnership with its provider network and other stakeholder entities, will provide individuals of Alabama who have Intellectual Disabilities a systematic method of entry into its service delivery system. DDD, 310 entities, and other providers, engage in a comprehensive list of activities providing advocacy and support. These activities include but are not limited to screening and intake, eligibility determinations and redeterminations, case referral, comprehensive needs assessments, person-centered planning, support coordination, and choice among covered services that are effective in meeting assessed needs
Individuals will also be provided assurance of freedom of choice of providers unless federal approval is in place to limit choice of provider, direct services and supports, referral to other sources of information, assistance and services, and the reassessment of needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities to inform ongoing person-centered planning and services provided.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.06
Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.