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 636-3 - Certified Residential Opportunities
Section 636-3.6 - Levels of Need for Certified Residential Services
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) OPWDD will assess and determine whether an individual requires services in a residential facility and the individual's level of need.
(b) Levels of need for services in residential facilities are designated by OPWDD to determine the prioritization of individuals for available opportunities in residential facilities.
(c) Levels of need are determined by OPWDD and are based on factors including, but not limited to, level of care required due to an individual's developmental or intellectual disability, availability and adequacy of an individual's natural supports, and risk of harm associated with an individual's current situation.
