Resources are considered in decision. Eligible individuals are selected from waiting list until no funds are available. Plan of care caps for different program levels. First come, first served - case management agency.
Opening matched with identified needs, new resources usually go to high needs.
State matching funds must have been appropriated. Limited in aggregate by division's budget. Regional board must identify the state match for placement. Priority given to consent decree class members, people living in state operated facilities, and community crisis. Ill and handicapped waiver after age 18, MR Waiver.