Oklahoma § 10-1411.2 - Developmental Disabilities Services Division waiting

§ 10-1411.2. Developmental Disabilities Services Division waiting

list - Voucher waiver program.

Subject to the availability of funds, the Developmental

Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) of the Department of Human

Services shall, within six (6) months of the effective date of this

act, design and implement a voucher waiver program to serve persons

on the DDSD waiting list. The purpose of the voucher waiver program

shall be to facilitate and support the service choices made by the

client and the parent or guardian of the client and shall include,

but not be limited to:

1. A service determination process which takes into account

whether services exist and are available and accessible to the

client, including, but not limited to:

a.

respite care,

b.

physical therapy,

c.

occupational therapy,

d.

speech therapy,

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e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

j.

k.

vocational services,

habilitation training services,

dental services,

psychological services,

nutritional services,

nursing services,

Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment

(EPSDT) Services,

l.

medical services,

m.

transportation services, and

n.

pharmacy services;

2. The provision of services through any public or private

intermediate care facility; and

3. A system for the identification and payment of service

providers, including fiscal intermediaries.

Added by Laws 1998, c. 390, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.