La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-1117

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-1117 - Plan for State Personal Assistance Services

A. A state personal assistance services plan is to be developed between the consumer/recipient and the fiscal agent to determine the number of personal assistance hours needed by the consumer/recipient per week. A SPAS plan shall be initiated annually or more often, if indicated. The SPAS plan and all updated plans shall be contained in the consumer/recipient's case record.

B. Consumer/Recipient Participation. The consumer/ recipient is to participate fully in the development of the SPAS plan, including all changes and amendments. Consumer/recipient's signature is required for the personal assistance plan and any amendments.

C. Minimum content of the personal assistance plan:

1. identification of specific services to be delivered;

2. the frequency of service(s) with flexibility;

3. the beginning date and service review dates.

D. Amendment of the SPAS Plan. When the consumer/recipient or fiscal agent identifies a need for a change to the original SPAS plan, the consumer/recipient and the fiscal agent shall amend the plan to address the consumer/recipient's need(s). The amended plan shall be submitted to the evaluation team if such changes are markedly different from the original plan.

E. Annual State Personal Assistance Services Plan Review. Every 12 months a review of the SPAS plan is mandatory and shall be reflected on the amended plan. A review can be done before 12 months, if indicated. In all cases, the consumer/recipient shall be involved in any review and/or changes to his/her personal assistance plan.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-1117

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, LR 17:611 (June 1991), amended LR 19:1439 (November 1993), LR 33:1148 (June 2007).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:664.6 and R.S. 36:477.