R539-5-3. Requirements for Participation in Self-Administered Services (SAS)

(1) A person shall obtain authorization from the division to participate in the SAS program. (2) A support coordinator shall validate annually that the person satisfies each participation requirement to continue in the self-administered services program. (3) After the division determines the amount of the person-centered budget through the RFS process, a SAS employee may be hired by the SAS employer to provide support services consistent with the authorized budget amount, frequency, and duration identified in the person's PCSP. (4) The person or the person's guardian shall: (a) designate an individual to act as the SAS employer; (b) ensure that the SAS employer adheres to the terms of the SAS employer agreement; and (c) ensure that the SAS employer adheres to the terms of the person's PCSP.