Services, Supports and Goods Available through SDS
Effective Oct 25, 2024Mass. Register #1533MGL c. 19B, § 1 MGL c. 19B, § 19 MGL c. 123B, § 2Department of Developmental Services
- (1) Services, supports and goods available through an SDS consist of staffing supports and non-staffing goods and services.
(2) Staffing supports available through an SDP may include the following:
- (a) adult companion;
- (b) behavioral supports and consultation;
- (c) individualized day supports;
- (d) individualized home supports;
- (e) family training;
- (f) live-in caregiver;
- (g) peer support;
- (h) respite;
- (i) chore; and
- (j) supported employment.
(3) Non-staffing goods and services available through an SDS may include the following:
- (a) assistive technology;
- (b) home modifications and adaptations;
- (c) specialized medical equipment and supplies;
- (d) transitional assistance;
- (e) transportation;
- (f) vehicle modifications; and
- (g) individual goods, services, equipment, or supplies that will provide direct benefit to the participant and support specific objectives that are identified in the participant's ISP.
- (4) Services, supports, or goods shall not supplant other services, supports, or goods for which the participant may be eligible, including from other available state funded services, e.g., MassHealth services.
- (5) Services, supports, and goods must meet a participant's assessed needs.
- (6) Services, supports and goods are selected by the participant and their cost cannot exceed the participant's individual budget or service limits defined by the Department.
- (7) Services, supports and goods must meet the Department's criteria for allowable expenses, must directly benefit the participant and must be documented through invoices, receipts, timesheets or other documentation.