Community-based living; choice of options.

An elderly or disabled individual who is identified and assessed as eligible for community-based living shall be allowed to choose, from among all service options available, the type of service that best meets that individual's needs. The individual's medical assistance funds shall be made available for the individual for the service option the individual selects, not to exceed the cost of the service. The department shall apply for federal approval as necessary, and upon federal approval, implement this section under existing or future federal legislation.