Sec.17a-212-1. Definitions

For the purposes of Sections 17a-212-1 through 17a-212-5, inclusive, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "Authorization" means approval to receive services funded by the department.

(2) "Bidders conference" means a forum for regional personnel to present and discuss the service outcomes and service requirements with prospective service providers.

(3) "Central office" means the central office of the department.

(4) "Central office eligibility unit" means one or more clinical staff or other appropriate staff designated by the commissioner to review and make eligibility determinations.

(5) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of mental retardation.

(6) "Cost analysis" means a review of the budget submitted by the private sector service provider, including revenue and expense projections, with regard to feasibility for implementing the proposal within the proposed budget and the cost effectiveness of the proposal.

(7) "Department" means the department of mental retardation.

(8) "Department's determination to deny eligibility" means the commissioner's determination after any informal administrative review which may be available.

(9) "Financial stability" means that the financial operations of the private sector service provider conform to legal requirements and sound financial planning including efficient and effective recording, reporting, and control of earnings, expenses, assets and liabilities.

(10) "Mental retardation" means mental retardation as defined in section 1-1g of the Connecticut General Statutes and includes persons under the age of five who have substantial developmental delay or a specific diagnosed condition with a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, but for whom a determination of mental retardation is not possible.

(11) "Post selection review" means a forum that regional personnel will make available to the private sector service providers to review the selection process for service agreements.

(12) "Private sector service provider" means any person, organization or corporation who receives funding from the department for the purpose of providing residential and adult day services to persons with mental retardation. Community training home providers and those providing services for a specific person, including but not limited to paid assistance from neighbors and paid roommates, are not private sector service providers for the purpose of these regulations.

(13) "Region" means the geographical subdivision of the state as defined by the department.

(14) "Service agreement" means a document or contract which authorizes a private sector service provider to provide appropriate supports and services.

(Adopted September 27, 1991; Amended October 1, 2001)