The purpose of adult developmental disability services prior authorization is to assure the provision of the right care, in the right place, at the right price, and with the right outcomes in order to enhance health and safety, and to promote participants' rights, self-determination, and independence. Prior authorization involves the assessment of the need for services, development of a budget, development of a plan of services, prior approval of services, and a quality improvement program. Services are reimbursable if they are identified on the authorized plan of service and are consistent with the purpose and rule for prior authorization as well as rules for the specific service.
Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.10.507