1. (1) The Case Manager must provide the Individual with neutral, comprehensive information about all available in-home service delivery models, including Agency with Choice. Upon the Individual’s request to receive Agency with Choice services, the Case Manager will refer the Individual to the Agency with Choice and authorize services accordingly.
2. (2) At the request of the Individual for Agency with Choice Services, the Individual’s Case Manager will refer the Individual to the Agency with Choice and authorize services through the Agency with Choice. After authorizing the services through the Agency with Choice, the Case Manager will provide the Individual’s Person-Centered Service Plan to the Agency with Choice. The Case Manager will also provide the approved Task List to the Agency with Choice.
3. (3) If an Individual has a pre-selected Direct Support Worker who is not currently working with the Agency with Choice, the Agency with Choice will assist the potential Direct Support Worker to be evaluated by the Agency with Choice.
4. (4) Agency with Choice Services must be provided in accordance with the Person-Centered Service Plan and as directed by the Individual or the Individual Authorized Representative.
5. (5) Nothing in these rules shall limit the Individual’s choice to receive home and community based services from any authorized provider allowed by the Department or to receive some services from an Agency with Choice and other in-home service models.

Statutory/Other Authority

Or Laws 2024, ch. 37

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 124.050 & Or Laws 2024, ch. 37

History

APD 17-2025, adopt filed 12/10/2025, effective 12/15/2025