Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-8-1-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-8-1-.01 - General Information

(1) SAIL/Homebound is a rehabilitation program that provides medical and attendant care and adjustment aids to an individual with a disability who meets certain eligibility requirements contained within Administrative Code Rule No. 795-8-1-.03. The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with other state agencies or private organizations in connection with the program.

(2) The SAIL/Homebound Program shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities or with regard to sex, race, creed, age, color, religion, or national origin.

(3) The SAIL/Homebound Program will assist an individual with a disability in securing any similar benefit available from other agencies and organizations in order to meet, in whole or in part, the cost of SAIL/Homebound services and to avoid duplication of services. The individual with a disability and/or their family member will be expected to cooperate in the provision of SAIL/Homebound services.

(4) It is the policy of the SAIL/Homebound Program to ensure that an individual with a disability is provided the services that increase independence in performing the activities of daily living and enhance quality of life, while upholding the right of individuals with disabilities to be treated with respect and dignity.

(5) Individual SAIL/Homebound services are not an entitlement but are based on the needs of the individual with a disability.

(6) After adoption of these new SAIL/Homebound rules, those individuals who were at that time receiving services in the SAIL/Homebound Program will remain eligible for the program until such time as their case is closed according to Rule 795-8-1-.07.

(7) All employees of the SAIL/Homebound Program will comply with the policies and procedures of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-8-1-.01

Emergency adoption filed January 17, 1995; effective January 18, 1995. New Rule: filed April 13, 1995; effective May 18, 1995. Repealed and Replaced: Filed July 29, 1999; effective September 2, 1999.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2022, eff. 9/12/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 21-6-1, et seq.