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(c) A revision to the annual or initial ISP that does not involve the
types of support purchased with support services funds does not
require authorization. Documented verbal agreement to the revision
by the individual or the individual’s legal representative is required
prior to implementation of the revision.
(d) An ISP is authorized when:
(A) The signature of the individual or the individual's legal
representative is present on the ISP or documentation is
present explaining the reason an individual who does not have
a legal representative may be unable to sign the ISP.
(i) Acceptable reasons for an individual without a legal
representative not to sign the ISP include physical or
behavioral inability to sign the ISP.
(ii) Unavailability of the individual is not an acceptable
reason for the individual or the individual's legal
representative not to sign the ISP.
(iii) In the case of a revision to the initial or annual ISP
that is in response to immediate, unexpected change in
circumstance, and is necessary to prevent injury or harm
to the individual, documented verbal agreement may
substitute for a signature for no more than 10 working
days.
(B) The signature of the personal agent involved in the
development of, or revision to, the ISP is present on the ISP;
and
(C) A designated brokerage representative has reviewed the
ISP for compliance with Department rules and policy.
(11) PERIODIC REVIEW OF PLAN AND RESOURCES.
(a) The personal agent must conduct and document reviews of plans
and resources with the individual and the individual's legal
representative.
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