Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 428.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 428.02. Client. An individual that receives certain independent living community services purchased by a governmental unit. Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) is used when required. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services (DHILS). This service provides person- specific supports to deaf and hard of hearing individuals across the Commonwealth. The goal of this program is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing individuals have access to information, services, education, economic self-sufficiency, and opportunities equal to those of individuals who are not deaf or hard of hearing. EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A. Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been adopted by a purchasing governmental unit. Recovery Learning Community (RLC). A peer support service provided to individuals identifying as having mental illness. Peer services are designed to offer person-specific supports, connection to a variety of community resources, support services, training, and education as needed. Recovery Learning Communities also support peers through training and consultation and provide a forum for community education aimed at reducing the stigmas around mental illness and assist communities to engage and coordinate efforts to improve service delivery for people experiencing mental illness. Reporting Year. The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR). Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living Services. A service comprised of various components, as described in 101 CMR 428.03(4), which provide person-specific vocational/independent living training and supports to individuals seeking employment. The goal of the program is to ensure individuals seeking employment have adequate environmental conditions to support their search for and maintenance of employment.