Sec.17a-212-4. Authorization for services and supports

(a) Criteria for Authorizing Services and Supports

The department shall determine, and redetermine when necessary, which if any services and supports to authorize for an eligible person through an assessment of:

(1) the identified service and support needs of the person,

(2) available community services and supports,

(3) the person's personal resources and preferences, and

(4) the resources available to the department.

(b) Procedures for Authorizing Services and Supports

(1) Central Office Responsibilities

The department's central office shall:

(A) annually determine the nature and distribution of available resources among the regions, and

(B) develop an authorization format for the regions to prepare a written protocol, using the criteria identified in subsection (a) of this section to determine which eligible persons shall be authorized to receive services and supports.

(2) Regional Responsibilities:

Each region shall:

(A) develop a written protocol, consistent with the format developed by the central office, and using the criteria identified in subsection (a) of this section, to determine which eligible persons shall be authorized to receive services and supports,

(B) with community input, develop the regional protocol, considering any unique or peculiar local and geographic needs and resources applicable to the given region and its population,

(C) submit their written protocol for approval by the commissioner. Any modification to an approved protocol shall be submitted for the approval of the commissioner,

(D) make the approved protocol available to the community, and

(E) at least annually, consistent with a format developed by the central office, issue a report to the commissioner, which summarizes service and support authorization decisions and adherence to the approved protocol.

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