Participation in SDS

(1) Participation in SDS is voluntary. The participant must: (a) express an interest to participate in SDS and choose services through available service models. A participant may self-direct some or all of their services; (b) participate, along with their chosen planning team, to the fullest extent possible in person-centered planning and development of the ISP as defined in 115 CMR 6.20 through 6.25; (c) implement the person-centered plan and the ISP, including the hiring or purchasing of necessary services, supports or goods; (d) utilize other available resources, services, supports, and goods, including natural supports, generic services, as those defined in 115 CMR 2.01: Definitions, and those available through MassHealth or other state agencies, in order to meet the participant's assessed needs; and (e) work collaboratively with the Department and the FMS entity. (2) Responsibility of the Department. (a) The service coordinator shall, at the time of the planning meeting and as a part of the ongoing planning process: 1. facilitate and assist in the preparation of a person-centered plan, ISP, and individual budget for each participant and, if applicable, the selection of a financial management service and independent facilitator; 2. collect and disclose information to participants about providers and vendors who provide goods and services to participants; and 3. provide information to the participant regarding the SDS and the requirements for participation set forth at 115 CMR 14.05(1).