Section 16.03.13.110 - PAID CONSUMER-DIRECTED COMMUNITY SUPPORTSThe participant must purchase Financial Management Services (FMS) and support broker services to participate in the CDCS option, except for under the family-directed services option where the qualified parent or legal guardian may act as an unpaid support broker. The participant must purchase goods and community supports through the fiscal employer agent who is providing the FMS.
01.Financial Management Services. The Department will enter into a provider agreement with a qualified fiscal employer agent, as defined in Section 010 of these rules, to provide financial management services to a participant who chooses the consumer-directed option.02.Support Broker. Support broker services are provided by a qualified support broker.03.Community Support Worker. The community support worker provides identified supports to the participant. If the identified support requires specific licensing or certification within the state of Idaho, the identified community support worker must obtain the applicable license or certification. Identified supports include activities that address the participant's preference for:a. Job support to help the participant secure and maintain employment or attain job advancement;b. Personal support to help the participant maintain health, safety, and basic quality of life;c. Relationship support to help the participant establish and maintain positive relationships with immediate family members, friends, spouse, or others in order to build a natural support network and community;d. Emotional support to help the participant learn and practice behaviors consistent with their goals and wishes while minimizing interfering behaviors;e. Learning support to help the participant learn new skills or improve existing skills that relate to their identified goals;f. Transportation support to help the participant accomplish their identified goals;g. Adaptive equipment identified in the participant's plan that meets a medical or accessibility need and promotes their increased independence; andh. Skilled nursing support identified in the participant's plan that is within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and is provided by a licensed registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) under the supervision of an RN, licensed to practice in Idaho.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.13.110