1. A. The resource coordinator, as defined in COMAR 10.22.09, shall ensure that:

   1. (1) Each individual, other than an individual receiving respite services in the community, has an IP that is developed not more than 30 calendar days after receiving services;
   2. (2) The IP is developed in a manner consistent with the values and outcomes in COMAR 10.22.04, and the provisions of any other relevant State or federal laws;
   3. (3) Each individual is provided with a range of the most integrated setting service options that may be appropriate; and
   4. (4) The IP meetings are held at a time and place convenient to the individual.

2. B. If the individual does not have a resource coordinator, the licensee, in the following priority order, shall ensure that the requirements of this chapter are met:

   1. (1) Community residential services licensee;
   2. (2) Vocational or day services licensee; or
   3. (3) Family and individual support services licensee.

3. C. Written Plan of Habilitation for Individuals Residing in State Residential Center.

   1. (1) The individual, a treating professional, and a resource coordinator shall develop the written plan of habilitation.

   2. (2) On an annual basis and any other time requested by the individual, the treating professional and the resource coordinator shall discuss with the individual:

      1. (a) The service and support needs of the individual;
      2. (b) A range of the most integrated setting service options licensed through the administration that may be appropriate; and
      3. (c) Any identified community-based Medicaid waiver services and any other services and supports that may be appropriate.
   3. (3) The treating professionals and resource coordinator shall use any communication devices and techniques, including the use of sign language, as appropriate, to facilitate the involvement of the individual in the development of the written plan of habilitation.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§7-1002 and 7-1006, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 13, 1977 (4:8 Md. R. 643)

Regulations .01 — .06 repealed effective November 14, 1988 (15:23 Md. R. 2659)

Regulations .01 — .09, Individualized Habilitation Plans, adopted effective November 14, 1988 (15:23 Md. R. 2659)

Chapter, Individualized Habilitation Plans, repealed and new chapter, The Individual Plan, adopted effective July 26, 1999 (26:15 Md. R. 1148)

Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 10, 2008 (35:16 Md. R. 1388); emergency status extended at 36:2 Md. R. 96; amended permanently effective January 26, 2009 (36:2 Md. R. 100)

Regulation .02B amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)

Regulation .03A amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)

Regulation .03C adopted effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)

Regulation .04D adopted effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)

Regulation .05 amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)