Support Services for Adults with Developmental ... - DHS home

services under these rules from their natural support system of
relatives, friends, neighbors, or other available sources of
support.
(5) AMOUNT, METHOD, AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT.
(a) The brokerage must disburse, or arrange for disbursement of,
support services funds to qualified providers on behalf of individuals
up to the amount agreed upon in an authorized ISP. The brokerage is
specifically prohibited from reimbursement of individuals or
individuals' families for expenses related to services and from
advancing funds to individuals or individuals' families to obtain
services.
(b) The method and schedule of payment must be specified in written
agreements between the brokerage and the individual or the
individual's legal representative.
(6) TYPES OF SUPPORTS PURCHASED. Supports eligible for purchase
with support services funds are:
(a) Chore services. Chore services may be provided only in situations
where no one else in the household is capable of either performing or
paying for the services and no other relative, caregiver, landlord,
community, volunteer agency, or third-party payer is capable of or
responsible for providing these services;
(b) Community living and inclusion supports;
(c) Environmental accessibility adaptation;
(d) Family training;
(A) Family training must be provided:
(i) By licensed psychologists, medical professionals,
clinical social workers, or counselors as described in OAR
411-340-0160(9); or
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