La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § XXI-13905

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXI-13905 - Community Life Engagement Development

A. Community life engagement development (CLE) facilitates the development of opportunities to assist beneficiaries in becoming involved in the community through the creation of natural supports. The purpose of CLE is to encourage and foster the development of meaningful relationships in the community reflecting the beneficiary's choices and values. Objectives outlined in the comprehensive plan of care will afford opportunities to increase community inclusion, participation in leisure/recreational activities, and encourage participation in volunteer and civic activities. Reimbursement for this service includes the development of a service plan. To utilize this service, the beneficiary may or may not be present as identified in the approved CLE service plan. CLE services may be performed by a shared supports worker for up to three waiver beneficiaries who have a common direct service provider agency. Rates shall be adjusted accordingly.

B. Transportation costs are included in the reimbursement for CLE services.

C. Service Limitations. Services shall not exceed 60 hours per beneficiary per CPOC year which includes the combination of shared and non-shared community integration development.

D. Provider Qualifications. Providers must be licensed by the Department of Health as a home and community-based services provider and must meet the module specific requirements for the service being provided.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § XXI-13905

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Community Supports and Services, LR 30:1203 (June 2004), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 33:1648 (August 2007), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 40:72 (January 2014), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 4452 (1/1/2018), Amended LR 481548 (6/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.