Section 50-06-46 - [Expired Effective 8/1/2025] Cross-disability advisory council - Appointment - Duties1. The cross-disability advisory council shall participate with and provide feedback to the department regarding the implementation, planning, and design of the cross-disability children's waiver, level of care reform for the comprehensive developmental disabilities Medicaid home and community-based waiver, and a service option that will allow payment to a legally responsible individual who provides extraordinary care to an eligible individual through the Medicaid 1915(c) waivers. This subsection does not apply to the Medicaid 1915(c) home and community-based services aged and disabled waivers.2. The department shall contract with a qualified, independent third party to facilitate and provide support services to the council. The contracted facilitator shall appoint the cross-disability advisory council members in accordance with subsection 3 and establish the length of member terms and the structure of the cross-disability advisory council. A representative from the contracted facilitator shall serve as the presiding officer of the advisory council.3. The cross-disability advisory council consists of up to fifteen voting members. A majority of the members of the council must be family members of individuals with a disability, or must be individuals with a disability, who receive Medicaid home and community-based services. The remaining members of the council must be appointed based on their professional subject matter expertise in or knowledge of the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities. The council's membership must represent different regions of the state and a broad range of disabilities that pertain to the Medicaid home and community-based services. Upon request of the department, state agency representatives shall participate with the cross-disability advisory council in a nonvoting role.4. The cross-disability advisory council shall meet at least quarterly and may appoint subcommittees to address specific topics or disabilities, which may include autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. A majority of the voting members of the council constitutes a quorum.5. The cross-disability advisory council shall:a. Discuss strategies to address gaps or needs regarding individuals with disabilities and Medicaid home and community-based services, including eligibility of legally responsible individuals;b. Provide for the active participation of stakeholders, including consumers and providers; andc. Receive information from the department and its consultants.6. The cross-disability advisory council members, excluding the contracted facilitator, are entitled to reimbursement from the department for travel and lodging at the same rate as provided for state officers and employees.Added by S.L. 2023, ch. 418 (SB 2276),§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023, exp. 8/1/2025.