1. (1) Alabama Medicaid Agency will require an individual plan of care for each waiver service recipient. Such plan, entitled "Individual Habilitation Plan" (IHP), is subject to review by the Alabama Medicaid Agency and Department of Health and Human Services. The Alabama Medicaid Agency will review recipients' habilitation and care plans and services rendered by a sampling procedure. The review will include appropriateness of care and proper billing procedures. Client assessment procedures in place in the Alabama Department of Mental Health, which are based on eligibility criteria for ICF/IIDs developed jointly by DMH and the Alabama Medicaid Agency, will be utilized by the Department of Mental Health (or its contract service providers) in screening for eligibility for the waiver services as an alternative to institutionalization. Whether performed by a qualified practitioner in the Department of Mental Health, its contract service providers, or provided by qualified (Diagnostic and Evaluation Team) personnel of the individual/agency arranging the service, review for "medical assistance" eligibility determination will be based on client assessment data, and the criteria for admission to an ICF/IID, as described in Rule No. 560-X-52-.03. Re-evaluation of clients shall be performed on an annual basis. Written documentation of all assessments will be maintained in the client's case file and subject to review by the Alabama Medicaid Agency and Department of Health and Human Services.
2. (2) The Alabama Medicaid Agency will give notice of services available under the waiver as required by federal regulations, particularly to primary care givers for the target group, including but not limited to, programs operated by Alabama Department of Mental Health, the statewide network of community MH centers, and to other appropriate care-giving agencies such as county Department of Human Resources offices, hospitals, hospital associations, and associations for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Author: Riyyah James, Associate Director, Specialized Waiver Unit, LTC Healthcare Reform Development Division

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act §1915(c); 42 C.F.R. −Section 441, Subpart G Home and Community-Based Services: Waiver Requirements.

Editor’s Note: Entire chapter was repealed as per certification filed December 7, 1995; effective January 11, 1996.

History: New Rule: Filed November 21, 2002; effective December 26, 2002. Amended: Filed June 11, 2014; effective July 16, 2014. Amended: Published June 30, 2025; effective August 14, 2025.