1. A. Community life engagement development (CLED) should be used for the development of opportunities to assist beneficiaries in becoming involved in their community and to help develop a meaningful day for each beneficiary.

2. B. The purpose is to encourage and foster the development of meaningful relationships and memberships in the community, reflecting the beneficiary’s choices and values.

   1. 1. This service will be person-centered with an outcome of increased community activities and involvement in areas of interest as expressed by the beneficiary.
   2. 2. This should include church involvement, civic involvement, volunteering opportunities, as well as recreational activities.
   3. 3. The activities should be integrated with the community and not segregated groups.
3. C. The role of CLED should be to develop individual activities, memberships and volunteer positions within the beneficiary’s community, based off of each beneficiary’s community, based on each beneficiary’s person-centered plan and expressed interests and desires.
4. D. Transportation cost is included in the rate paid to the provider.
5. E. To use this service, the beneficiary may, or may not, be present.

6. F. Service limitations:

   1. 1. this service can be billed at the same time the beneficiary is receiving a day or employment service;
   2. 2. 15-minute unit increments;
   3. 3. 240 units per POC year (60 hours) which includes the combination of shared and non-shared CLE;
   4. 4. services shall not exceed the number of units as defined in the beneficiary’s POC and must have a prior authorization.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 50:1836 (December 2024).