A county board may submit a written request to the commissioner to demonstrate alternative methods of providing semi-independent living services. Counties may request a variance from the licensing and contract requirements under parts 9525.0900 to 9525.1000 as a part of the proposed demonstration project. Requests for a demonstration project must contain documentation of the following information:
The commissioner's approval of a request for a demonstration project must be based on the following conditions:
A county board approved to participate in a demonstration project under this part must obtain the agreement of each participant that will receive services under the approved demonstration project. The agreement must specify the terms of the demonstration project, the portions of parts 9525.0900 to 9525.1020 to be varied, and the manner in which services will be delivered. The agreement must be in writing and must be signed by the affected participant and the participant's legal representative before services are provided under the demonstration project.
Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9525, GRANTS FOR PROVIDING SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, pt. 9525.0996
Statutory Authority: MS s 252.275