New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XIV - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Part 636 - Services And Supports For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Subpart 636-1 - Person-Centered Planning
Section 636-1.6 - Assessment of Functional and Health-Related Needs

(a) OPWDD or its designee will use an OPWDD approved assessment to conduct an initial assessment and/or re-assessment of functional and health-related needs for each individual applying for or receiving services approved, authorized, funded or certified by OPWDD.

(b) OPWDD will use the results of the assessments described in subdivision (a) of this section, in conjunction with additional information supporting an individual's medical, behavioral, habilitative and/or functional needs, to inform service authorization decisions.