Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65G - Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Chapter 65G-4 - SERVICE DELIVERY PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 65G-4.002 - Service Delivery
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) The Agency shall provide all clients with appropriate supports and services in accordance with their support plan. Implementation of this policy, however, is subject to availability of funds.
(2) Clients of the Agency shall be integrated within local communities to the greatest extent possible. To this end, generic and specialized community services rather than Agency services shall be used whenever this will serve the best interest of the client. For referral purposes, each area office shall have a current descriptive directory of community resources.
(3) Programs and services provided by or for the Agency shall adhere to the policies, standards and procedures specified and made reference to in this chapter. The Agency shall make every effort to ensure that services provided are of good quality and at least comparable to those provided to persons in the community without disabilities.
(4) Medicaid providers should be reminded that all contracts for programs and services provided to the Agency shall include any terms and requirements established in the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook as required by Rules 59G-13.083, and 65G-4.008, 65G-4.009, 65G-4.010, F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 373.13(4)(g)3., 393.501(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.13(4)(g)3., 393.17 FS.
New 1-1-77, Formerly 10F-4.08, 10F-4.008, 65B-4.008, Amended 4-4-12.
