1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Aging and Disability Resource Center” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 3002(4).
3. (c) “Long-term services and supports” means the broad range of assistance needed by older adults and individuals with disabilities.

4. (d) “Options counseling” means an interactive process that:

   1. (1) considers an individual's needs, preferences, values, and circumstances;
   2. (2) assists and supports the individual and others the individual requests to participate in the process;
   3. (3) determines the individual's goals for independent living; and
   4. (4) develops an appropriate long-term services and supports plan to achieve those goals.
5. (e) “Program” means the Aging and Disability Resource Center Program established under this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 178, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.