G. CASE MANAGEMENT Case management is the coordination of services provided for individuals with an IDD or Developmental Delay that consists of facilitating enrollment, assessing needs, locating, coordinating, and monitoring needed FSSP funded services, such as medical, social, education, and other services to ensure non-duplication of services, and monitor the effective and efficient provision of services across multiple funding sources.
1. At minimum, the case manager is responsible for:a. Determining initial and ongoing eligibility for the FSSP;b. Development, application assistance, and annual re-evaluation of the Family Support Plan (FSP); andc. Ensuring service delivery in accordance with the FSP.2. Family Support Plan Requirements a. Families enrolled into the FSSP shall have an individualized FSP which meets the requirements of an Individualized Plan, as defined in Sections 25.5-10-202 and 25.5-10-211, C.R.S., and includes the following information: i. The name of the eligible individual;ii. The names of family members living in the household;iii.. The date the FSP was developed or revised;iv. The prioritized needs requiring support as identified by the family;v. The specific type of service or support, how it relates to the family need and the individual's disability or developmental delay, and period which is being committed to in the FSP, including, when applicable, the maximum amount of funds which can be spent for each service or support without amending the FSP;vi. Documentation regarding cost-effectiveness of a service or support, which can include quotes, bids, or product comparisons but must include the reason for selecting a less cost-effective service or support, when applicable.vii. A description of the desired results, including who is responsible for completion;viii. The projected timelines for obtaining the service or support and, as appropriate, the frequency;ix. A statement of agreement with the plan;x. Signatures, which may include digital signatures of a family representative and an authorized CCB representative;xii. The length of time the funds are available; andxiii. A description of how payment for the services or supports will be made. b. The FSP shall integrate with other Service Plans affecting the family and avoid, where possible, any unnecessary duplication of services and supports.c. The FSP shall be reviewed at least annually or on a more frequent basis if the plan is no longer reflective of the family's needs. i. Any changes to the provision of services and supports identified in the FSP are subject to available funds within the designated service area.ii. Any decision to modify, reduce or deny services or supports set forth in the FSP, without the family's agreement, are subject to the requirements in Section 8.605.