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Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-2 - Initial application

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
To receive initial approval as a supported living services or supports provider, an applicant shall submit the following for each supported living service or support for which the applicant is seeking to be an approved provider:
(1) An application on a form prescribed by the BDDS.
(2) Evidence that the provider meets the qualifications for each supported living service or support that the provider is seeking to be approved to provide as specified in this article.
(3) Supporting documents specified on the application form to demonstrate the applicant's programmatic, financial and managerial ability to provide supported living services or supports as set out in this article.
(4) A written and signed statement that the applicant will comply with the provisions of this article.
(5) A written and signed statement that the applicant will provide services to an individual as set out in the individual's CCB, ICLB, and ISP.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-3 - Action on application

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
(a) The BDDS shall determine whether an applicant meets the requirements under this article.
(b) Upon review of an initial application, the BDDS shall either:
(1) approve the applicant for a period not to exceed (3) years; or
(2) deny approval to an applicant that does not meet the approval requirements of this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-4 - Additional approvals; community residential facilities council

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1; IC  12-28-5-11
Sec. 4.
Before beginning to provide supported living services or supports under this article, a provider shall also be approved by the community residential facilities council pursuant to IC  12-28-5-11.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-5 - Renewal of approval

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 5.
(a) A provider of supported living services or supports shall file a written request for renewal of the BDDS's approval at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration of the BDDS's previous approval.
(b) Upon receiving a request for renewal of approved status, the BDDS shall determine whether a provider continues to meet the requirements of this article.
(c) The BDDS's determination on renewal of approval shall be based on verification that:
(1) the provider's operations have been surveyed either:
(A) within the preceding twelve (12) months; or
(B) as part of the renewal process; and
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 6 - Application and Approval Process › Section 6-6 - Application to provide additional services

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
(a) A provider seeking approval to provide an additional supported living service or support shall comply with section 2 of this rule.
(b) Approval to provide additional supported living services or supports shall be granted by the BDDS only if:
(1) the provider's operations have been surveyed either:
(A) within the preceding twelve (12) months; or
(B) as part of the approval process to provide additional services; and
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-2 - Monitoring; corrective action

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) The BDDS shall monitor compliance with the requirements of this article at the following times:
(1) At least annually.
(2) Upon receiving a complaint or report alleging a provider's noncompliance with the requirements of this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-3 - Effect of noncompliance; notice

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
(a) If a provider does not comply with the requirements of this article and does not complete a corrective action plan to the reasonable satisfaction of the BDDS or its designee within the time allowed, the BDDS shall not authorize:
(1) the continuation of services to an individual or individuals by the provider, if the services do not comply with this article;
(2) the receipt of services by individuals not already receiving services from the provider at the time the determination is made that the provider did not implement a corrective action plan to the reasonable satisfaction of the BDDS or its designee; or
(3) both.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-4 - Serious endangerment of individual's health and safety

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) If a provider's noncompliance with this article seriously endangers the health or safety of an individual such that an emergency exists, as determined by the BDDS or its designee, the BDDS may enter an order for any of the following:
(1) Termination of continued authorization for the provider to serve any individual whose health or safety is being seriously endangered.
(2) Denial of authorization for the receipt of services by individuals not already receiving services from the provider at the time the BDDS determines that a provider's noncompliance with this article endangers the health or safety of an individual.
(3) Termination of continued authorization for the provider to provide any services under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-5 - Revocation of approval

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 5.
The BDDS shall revoke the approval of a provider under this rule for the following reasons:
(1) The provider's repeated noncompliance with this article.
(2) The provider's continued noncompliance with this article.
(3) The provider's noncompliance with this article that seriously endangers the health or safety of an individual.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 7 - Monitoring; Sanctions; Administrative Review › Section 7-6 - Administrative review

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
(a) To qualify for administrative review of an action or determination of the BDDS under this rule, a provider shall file a written petition for review that does the following:
(1) States facts demonstrating that the provider is:
(A) a provider to whom the action is specifically directed;
(B) aggrieved or adversely affected by the action; or
(C) entitled to review under any law.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 8 - Rights of Individuals › Section 8-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 8 - Rights of Individuals › Section 8-2 - Constitutional and statutory rights

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1; IC 12-27
Sec. 2.
(a) A provider shall ensure that an individual's rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Indiana are not infringed upon.
(b) A provider shall ensure that:
(1) an individual's rights as set out in IC 12-27 are not infringed upon; and
(2) an individual has the ability to exercise those rights as provided in IC 12-27.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 8 - Rights of Individuals › Section 8-3 - Promoting the exercise of rights

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
To protect an individual's rights and enable an individual to exercise the individual's rights, a provider shall do the following:
(1) Provide an individual with humane care and protection from harm.
(2) Provide services that:
(A) are meaningful and appropriate; and
(B) comply with:
(i) standards of professional practice;
(ii) guidelines established by accredited professional organizations if applicable; and
(iii) budgetary constraints; in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-2 - Adoption of policies and procedures to protect individuals

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) A provider shall adopt written policies and procedures regarding the requirements of sections 3 and 4 of this rule.
(b) A provider shall require the provider's employees or agents to be familiar with and comply with the policies and procedures required by subsection (a).
(c) Beginning on the date services for an individual commence and at least one (1) time a year thereafter, a provider shall inform:
(1) the individual, in writing and in the individual's usual mode of communication;
(2) the individual's parent, if the individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age, or if the individual's parent is the individual's legal representative; and
(3) the individual's legal representative if applicable; of the policies and procedures adopted pursuant to this section.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-3 - Prohibiting violations of individual rights

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
(a) A provider shall not:
(1) abuse, neglect, exploit, or mistreat an individual; or
(2) violate an individual's rights.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-4 - Systems for protecting individuals

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) Except as specified in this section, this section applies to all providers of supported living services and supports. (b) A provider shall require that at regular intervals, as specified by the individual's ISP, the individual be informed of the following:
(1) The individual's medical condition.
(2) The individual's developmental and behavioral status.
(3) The risks of treatment.
(4) The individual's right to refuse treatment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-6 - Transfer of individual's records upon change of provider

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
(a) If an individual changes providers for any supported living service or support, the new provider shall:
(1) discuss with the individual the new provider's need to obtain a copy of the previous provider's records and files concerning the individual;
(2) provide the individual with a written form used to authorize the previous provider's release of a copy of the records and files concerning the individual to the new provider; and
(3) request the individual to sign the release form.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 9 - Protection of an Individual › Section 9-7 - Notice of termination of services

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 7.
(a) A provider shall give an individual and an individual's representative at least sixty (60) days' written notice before terminating the individual's services if the services being provided to the individual are of an ongoing nature.
(b) If the provider is providing any services to the individual, besides case management services, before terminating services the provider shall:
(1) participate in the development of a new or updated ISP prior to terminating services; and
(2) continue providing services to the individual until a new provider providing similar services is in place.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-2 - Documentation of approvals

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
A provider shall maintain documentation that the BDDS has approved the provider for each service provided.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-3 - Compliance with laws

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
A provider shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements, including all applicable provisions of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12001 et seq.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-4 - Compliance with state Medicaid plan; Medicaid waivers

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
A provider shall comply with the provisions of:
(1) the state Medicaid plan; and
(2) any Medicaid waiver applicable to the provider's services.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-5 - Documentation of criminal histories

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1; IC  16-27-2-5; IC  31-33-22-1; IC  35-42-1; IC  35-42-4; IC  35-43-4; IC  35-46-1-12; IC  35-46-1-13
Sec. 5.
(a) A provider shall obtain a limited criminal history from the Indiana central repository for criminal history information from each employee, officer, or agent involved in the management, administration, or provision of services.
(b) The limited criminal history shall verify that the employee, officer, or agent has not been convicted of the following:
(1) A sex crime (IC  35-42-4 ).
(2) Exploitation of an endangered adult (IC  35-46-1-12 ).
(3) Failure to report:
(A) battery, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered adult (IC  35-46-1-13 ); or
(B) abuse or neglect of a child (IC  31-33-22-1 ).
(4) Theft (IC  35-43-4 ), if the person's conviction for theft occurred less than ten (10) years before the person's employment application date, except as provided in IC  16-27-2-5(a)(5).
(5) Murder (IC  35-42-1-1 ).
(6) Voluntary manslaughter (IC  35-42-1-3 ).
(7) Involuntary manslaughter (IC  35-42-1-4 ).
(8) Felony battery.
(9) A felony offense relating to a controlled substance.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-6 - Provider organizational chart

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
(a) A provider shall maintain a current organizational chart, including parent organizations and subsidiary organizations.
(b) Upon request, a provider shall supply the BDDS with a copy of the chart described in subsection (a).
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-7 - Collaboration and quality control

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 7.
(a) A provider for an individual shall collaborate with the individual's other service providers to provide services to the individual consistent with the individual's ISP.
(b) A provider for an individual shall give the individual's provider of case management services access to the provider's quality assurance and quality improvement procedures.
(c) If a provider administers medication to an individual, the provider for the individual shall implement the medication administration system designed by the individual's provider responsible for medication administration.
(d) If applicable, a provider for an individual shall implement the seizure management system designed by the individual's provider responsible for seizure management.
(e) If applicable, a provider for an individual shall implement the health-related incident management system designed by the individual's provider responsible for health-related incident management.
(f) If applicable, a provider for an individual shall implement the behavioral support plan designed by the individual's provider of behavioral support services.
(g) If an individual dies, a provider shall cooperate with the provider responsible for conducting an investigation into the individual's death pursuant to 460 IAC 6-25-9.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-8 - Resolution of disputes

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 8.
(a) If a dispute arises between or among providers, the dispute resolution process set out in this section shall be implemented.
(b) The resolution of a dispute shall be designed to address an individual's needs.
(c) The parties to the dispute shall attempt to resolve the dispute informally through an exchange of information and possible resolution.
(d) If the parties are not able to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) days:
(1) each party shall document:
(A) the issues in the dispute;
(B) their positions; and
(C) their efforts to resolve the dispute; and
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-9 - Automation standards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 9.
A provider shall comply with all automation standards and requirements prescribed by the applicable funding agency concerning documentation and processing of services provided under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-10 - Quality assurance and quality improvement system

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 10.
(a) A provider shall have an internal quality assurance and quality improvement system that is:
(1) focused on the individual; and
(2) appropriate for the services being provided.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-11 - Prohibition against office in residence of individual

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 11.
A provider shall not:
(1) maintain an office in an individual's residence from which the individual is excluded from entering or from using any or all equipment contained in the office; or
(2) conduct the provider's business operations not related to services to the individual in the individual's residence.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-12 - Human rights committee

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 12.
Beginning July 1, 2004, a provider shall cooperate with the division's or the BDDS's regional human rights committee for the geographic area or areas in which the provider is providing services under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 10 - General Administrative Requirements for Providers › Section 10-13 - Emergency behavioral support

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 13.
(a) In an emergency, chemical restraint, physical restraint, or removal of an individual from the individual's environment may be used:
(1) without the necessity of a behavioral support plan; and
(2) only to prevent significant harm to the individual or others.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 11 - Financial Status of Providers › Section 11-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 11 - Financial Status of Providers › Section 11-2 - Disclosure of financial information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) A provider shall maintain and, upon the BDDS's request, shall make available to the BDDS the following information concerning the provider:
(1) Financial status.
(2) Current expenses and revenues.
(3) Projected budgets outlining future operations.
(4) Credit history and the ability to obtain credit.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 11 - Financial Status of Providers › Section 11-3 - Financial stability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
A provider shall be financially stable, with the documented ability to deliver services without interruption for at least two (2) months without payment for services.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 12 - Insurance › Section 12-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 12 - Insurance › Section 12-2 - Property and personal liability insurance

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
A provider shall secure insurance to cover:
(1) personal injury;
(2) loss of life; or
(3) property damage; to an individual caused by fire, accident, or other casualty arising from the provision of services to the individual by the provider.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 13 - Transportation of an Individual › Section 13-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 13 - Transportation of an Individual › Section 13-2 - Transportation of an individual

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
A provider that transports an individual receiving services in a motor vehicle shall:
(1) maintain the vehicle in good repair;
(2) properly register with the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles or in the state in which the owner of the vehicle resides; and
(3) insure the vehicle as required under Indiana law.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-2 - Requirement for qualified personnel

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
A provider shall ensure that services provided to an individual:
(1) meet the needs of the individual;
(2) conform to the individual's ISP; and
(3) are provided by qualified personnel as required under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-3 - Documentation of qualifications

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
A provider shall maintain documentation that:
(1) the provider meets the requirements for providing services under this article; and
(2) the provider's employees or agents meet the requirements for providing services under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-4 - Training

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) A provider shall train the provider's employees or agents in the protection of an individual's rights, including how to:
(1) respect the dignity of an individual;
(2) protect an individual from abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
(3) implement person centered planning and an individual's ISP; and
(4) communicate successfully with an individual.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-5 - Requirements for direct care staff

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 5.
All direct care staff working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:
(A) complete required forms and reports of visits; and
(B) follow oral or written instructions.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-6 - Policies and procedures for conflicts of interest

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
A provider shall develop and enforce policies and procedures regarding conflicts of interest and the disclosure of possible conflicts of interest for all of the provider's employees or agents.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 14 - Professional Qualifications and Requirements › Section 14-7 - Policies and procedures for code of ethics

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 7.
A provider shall develop and enforce policies and procedures regarding a code of ethics for agents and employees. The policies and procedures shall be consistent with 460 IAC 6-36.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 15 - Personnel Records › Section 15-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 15 - Personnel Records › Section 15-2 - Maintenance of personnel files

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) A provider shall maintain in the provider's office files for each employee or agent of the provider.
(b) The provider's files for each employee or agent shall contain the following:
(1) A negative tuberculosis screening prior to providing services and updated in accordance with recommendations of Centers for Disease Control.
(2) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and recertification, updated every two (2) years, for each employee or agent who works with individuals.
(3) Auto insurance information, updated when it is due to expire, if the employee or agent will be transporting an individual in the employee's or agent's personal vehicle.
(4) Limited criminal history information that meets the requirements of 460 IAC 6-10-5 with the information updated at least every three (3) years.
(5) Professional licensure, certification, or registration, including renewals, as applicable.
(6) A copy of the employee's or agent's driver's license, updated when the driver's license is due to expire.
(7) Copies of:
(A) the employee's time records; or
(B) the agent's invoices for services.
(8) Copies of the agenda for each training session attended by the employee or agent, including the following:
(A) Subject matter included in each training session.
(B) The date and time of each training session.
(C) The name of the person or persons conducting each training session.
(D) Documentation of the employee's or agent's attendance at each training session, signed by:
(i) the employee or agent; and
(ii) the trainer.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 16 - Personnel Policies and Manuals › Section 16-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
(a) This rule applies to a provider who uses employees or agents to provide services.
(b) This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 16 - Personnel Policies and Manuals › Section 16-2 - Adoption of personnel policies

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) A provider shall:
(1) adopt and maintain a written personnel policy;
(2) review and update the personnel policy as appropriate; and
(3) distribute the personnel policy to each employee or agent.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 16 - Personnel Policies and Manuals › Section 16-3 - Policies and procedures documentation

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
(a) A provider shall:
(1) adopt and maintain a written training procedure;
(2) review and update the training procedure as appropriate; and
(3) distribute the training procedure to the provider's employees or agents.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 16 - Personnel Policies and Manuals › Section 16-4 - Operations manual

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) A provider shall compile the written policies and procedures required by sections 1 and 2 of this rule into a written operations manual.
(b) The operations manual shall be regularly updated and revised.
(c) Upon the request of the BDDS, the provider shall:
(1) supply a copy of the operations manual to the BDDS or other state agency, at no cost; and
(2) make the operations manual available to the BDDS or other state agency for inspection at the offices of the provider.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 17 - Maintenance of Records of Services Provided › Section 17-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
This rule applies to all supported living services and supports.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 17 - Maintenance of Records of Services Provided › Section 17-2 - Maintenance of records of services provided

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) This section applies to all providers.
(b) A provider shall maintain in the provider's office documentation of all services provided to an individual.
(c) Documentation related to an individual required by this article shall be maintained by the provider for at least seven (7) consecutive years.
(d) A provider shall analyze and update the documentation required by:
(1) the standards under this article applicable to the services the provider is providing to an individual;
(2) the professional standards applicable to the provider's profession; and
(3) the individual's ISP.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 17 - Maintenance of Records of Services Provided › Section 17-3 - Individual's personal file; site of service delivery

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
(a) A provider specified in the individual's ISP as being responsible for maintaining the individual's personal file shall maintain a personal file for the individual at:
(1) the individual's residence; or
(2) the primary location where the individual receives services.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 17 - Maintenance of Records of Services Provided › Section 17-4 - Individual's personal file; provider's office

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) A provider specified in the individual's ISP as being responsible for maintaining the individual's personal file shall maintain a personal file for an individual at the provider's office.
(b) The individual's personal file shall contain documentation of the following:
(1) A change in an individual's physical condition or mental status.
(2) An unusual event for the individual.
(3) All health and medical services provided to an individual.
(4) An individual's training outcomes.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-1 - Preparation of behavioral support plan

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
A behavioral support services provider shall prepare a behavioral support plan for an individual only after the provider has:
(1) directly observed the individual; and
(2) reviewed reports regarding the individual.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-2 - Behavioral support plan standards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-2; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 2.
(a) A behavioral support plan shall meet the standards set out in this section.
(b) A behavioral support plan shall operationally define the targeted behavior or behaviors.
(c) A behavioral support plan shall be based upon a functional analysis of the targeted behaviors.
(d) A behavioral support plan shall contain written guidelines for teaching the individual functional and useful behaviors to replace the individual's maladaptive behavior.
(e) A behavioral support plan shall use nonaversive methods for teaching functional and useful replacement behaviors.
(f) A behavioral support plan shall conform to the individual's ISP, including the needs and outcomes identified in the ISP and the ISP's specifications for behavioral support services.
(g) A behavioral support plan shall contain documentation that each person implementing the plan:
(1) has received specific training as provided in the plan in the techniques and procedures required for implementing the behavioral support plan; and
(2) understands how to use the techniques and procedures required to implement the behavioral support plan; regardless of whether the person implementing the plan is an employee or agent of the behavioral support services provider.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-3 - Written policy and procedure standards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 3.
A provider of behavioral support services shall have written policies and procedures that:
(1) limit the use of highly restrictive procedures, including physical restraint or medications to assist in the managing of behavior; and
(2) focus on behavioral supports that begin with less intrusive or restrictive methods before more intrusive or restrictive methods are used.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-4 - Documentation standards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 4.
(a) A provider of behavioral support services shall maintain documentation regarding the development of a behavioral support plan that:
(1) the least intrusive method was attempted and exhausted first; and
(2) if a highly restrictive procedure is deemed to be necessary and included in a behavioral support plan, the actions required by section 2(j) of this rule have been taken.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-5 - Level 2 clinician standards

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 5.
(a) If a behavioral support plan is developed by a Level 2 clinician, the Level 2 clinician shall be supervised by a Level 1 clinician.
(b) A Level 1 clinician shall give written approval of all behavioral support plans developed by a Level 2 clinician.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-6 - Implementation of behavioral support plan

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 6.
All providers working with an individual shall implement the behavioral support plan designed by the individual's behavioral support services provider.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 18 - Behavioral Support Services › Section 18-7 - Human rights committee

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 7.
Beginning July 1, 2004, a provider of behavioral support services who:
(1) prepares a behavioral support plan; or
(2) implements a behavioral support plan; shall cooperate with the division's or the BDDS's regional human rights committee for the geographic area in which the provider is providing services under this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 460 - DIVISION OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES › Article 6 - SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS › Rule 19 - Case Management › Section 19-1 - Information concerning an individual

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  12-9-2-3; IC  12-11-1.1-9; IC  12-11-2.1-12
Affected: IC  12-11-1.1; IC  12-11-2.1
Sec. 1.
A provider of case management services shall have the following information about an individual receiving case management services from the provider:
(1) The wants and needs of an individual, including the health, safety and behavioral needs of an individual.
(2) The array of services available to an individual whether the services are available under this article or are otherwise available.
(3) The availability of funding for an individual.