La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-20111

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-20111 - Eligibility Decisions [Formerly LAC 67:VII.1113]

A. An individual can be determined eligible for services as set forth in R.S. 46:2116.2 if that individual meets all of the following criteria:

1. is an individual with significant disabilities;

2. is age 18 or older;

3. needs goods and/or personal assistance services from this program to prevent or remove the individual from inappropriate placement in an institutional setting or enhance or maintain individuals employability;

4. provides verification of the disability from the treating physician;

5. is capable or has legal/personal representation capable of self-direction. Although the participant is capable of self-directing they may chose a qualified provider agency for services; and

6. has unique economic and social needs.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-20111

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, LR 17:611 (June 1991), amended LR 19:1439 (November 1993), LR 33:1147 (June 2007), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Aging and Adult Services, LR 41:386 (February 2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2116.2.