New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 14. Department of Mental Hygiene |
Chapter XIV. Office for People with Developmental Disabilities |
Part 636. Services and Supports for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities |
Subpart 636-2. Home and Community Based Services and Settings Requirements, Effective October 1, 2021 |
Sec. 636-2.2. Background and intent
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- (a) It is the intent of this Subpart to require Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) that are operated, certified, funded, authorized, approved, or subject to oversight by OPWDD, and/or an OPWDD authorized provider, to be delivered in integrated settings that do not isolate individuals receiving Medicaid HCBS from the broader community of people not receiving Medicaid HCBS.(b) HCBS supports and services must encourage individuals to take part in the broader community in a way that is meaningful to the individual, in accordance with:(1) a person-centered service plan developed, implemented, and reviewed in compliance with Subpart 636-1 of this Part;(2) applicable HCBS requirements in Subpart 635-10 of this Title; and(3) sections 636-2.3, 636-2.4, and 636-2.5 of this Subpart.