Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.03.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 13A.11.03.05 - Independent Living Plan

A. An independent living plan shall be initiated and periodically updated for each eligible individual who is provided independent living services unless the individual waives the requirement of the independent living plan in writing. If the independent living plan is waived, services to be provided shall be documented by the rehabilitation counselor in the record of services. The independent living plan shall be developed jointly by the rehabilitation counselor and the eligible individual or, as appropriate, individual and the individual's representative. Independent living services shall be provided in accordance with the independent living plan.

B. The Division shall provide a copy of the independent living plan and any amendments to the eligible individual or, as appropriate, the individual and the individual's representative and shall advise the eligible individual or, as appropriate, the individual's representative, of the procedures and requirements affecting the development and review of the independent living plan.

C. The independent living plan shall be initiated after the certification of eligibility under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

D. The independent living plan shall include, as appropriate:

(1) A determination of whether the eligible individual wishes to waive the requirement of the independent living plan;

(2) The independent living goal;

(3) The specific independent living services to be provided to achieve the established goal;

(4) The provider of and projected date for the initiation of each independent living service;

(5) The amount of the eligible individual's participation in the cost of services, if any:

(6) The comments of the eligible individual or, as appropriate, the individual and the individual's representative, concerning the independent living plan; and

(7) A description of the availability of the resources within the Client Assistance Program and a statement of the eligible individual's rights and the means by which the individual may express and seek remedy for any dissatisfaction, including the right to pursue mediation and the right to an appeal hearing under COMAR 13A.11.07.

E. The independent living plan shall be reviewed as often as necessary but at least on an annual basis to determine whether services should be continued, modified, or discontinued, or whether the individual should be referred to a program of vocational rehabilitation services under COMAR 13A.11.01 or to any other program of assistance. The eligible individual, or, as appropriate, the individual and the individual's representative, shall be given an opportunity to review the program and, if necessary, jointly redevelop and agree by signature to its terms.

F. The eligible individual or, as appropriate, the individual and the individual's representative, shall sign the independent living plan and any amendments indicating that the:

(1) Independent living plan was jointly developed; and

(2) Individual agrees to the terms of the independent living plan.

G. The development of the independent living plan for transitioning students shall be coordinated to the maximum extent possible with the individualized education program for the individual prepared under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.03.05

Regulations .05, Independent Living Rehabilitation Services, adopted effective May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)