Aging and Disability Services Council Sharon Swift Butterworth ...

service capacity as identified in CARE);
(2) arrange for meetings and visits with potential program providers as requested by the
applicant or LAR;
(3) review the proposed initial IPC with potential program providers as requested by the
applicant or LAR;
(4) ensure that the applicant's or LAR's choice of a program provider is documented on the
Documentation of Provider Choice Form and signed by the applicant or LAR;
(5) negotiate and finalize the proposed initial IPC and the date services will begin with the
selected program provider, consulting with DADS if necessary to reach agreement with the
selected program provider on the content of the proposed initial IPC and the date services will
begin;
(6) ensure the individual or LAR signs and dates the proposed initial IPC;
(7) ensure the selected program provider signs and dates the proposed IPC, demonstrating
agreement that the service components will be provided to the individual;
(8) sign and date the proposed initial IPC, which indicates that the service coordinator
agrees that the requirements described in §9.159(c) of this subchapter have been met; and
(9) inform the applicant or LAR, orally and in writing, of the following reasons HCS
Program services may be terminated:
(A) the individual no longer meets the eligibility criteria described in §9.155 of this
subchapter (relating to Eligibility Criteria and Suspension of HCS Program Services); or
(B) the individual or LAR requests termination of HCS Program services.
(m) The MRA must:
(1) conduct permanency planning in accordance with §9.167(a) of this subchapter (relating
to Permanency Planning); and
(2) discuss CDS with the applicant or LAR in accordance with §9.168(a) and (b) of this
subchapter (relating to CDS).
(n) After the proposed initial IPC is finalized and signed in accordance with subsection (l)(5)-
(8) of this section, the MRA must:
(1) electronically transmit the proposed initial IPC to DADS and:
(A) keep the original proposed initial IPC in the individual's record; and
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