Common use of Enhancement of Community Services Clause in Contracts

Enhancement of Community Services. a. The target population for the community services described in this Section (III.A) shall be individuals with a primary diagnosis of a developmental disability who are currently hospitalized in the State Hospitals and those who are at risk of hospitalization in the State Hospitals. Inclusion in the target population does not guarantee or create a right to receipt of services. b. HCBS Waiver Schedule & Family Supports i. Pursuant to the schedule set forth below, the State shall provide to individuals with developmental disabilities in the target population the waiver services provided in the State’s HCBS Waiver Program as of the Effective Date of this agreement. (A) By July 1, 2011, the State shall move 150 individuals with developmental disabilities from the State Hospitals to the community and the State shall create 150 waivers to accomplish this transition. In addition, the State shall move from the State Hospitals to the community all individuals with an existing and active waiver as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, provided such placement is consistent with the individual’s informed choice. The State shall provide family supports to a minimum of 400 families of people with developmental disabilities. (B) Between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2012, the State shall move 150 individuals with developmental disabilities from the State Hospitals to the community. The State shall create 150 waivers to accomplish this transition. The State shall also create 100 additional waivers to prevent the institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently in the community. The State shall provide family supports to an additional 450 families of people with developmental disabilities. (C) Between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2013, the State shall move 150 individuals with developmental disabilities from the State Hospitals to the community. The State shall create 150 waivers to accomplish this transition. The State shall also create 100 additional waivers to prevent the institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently in the community. The State shall provide family supports to an additional 500 families of people with developmental disabilities. (D) Between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, the State shall move 150 individuals with developmental disabilities from the State Hospitals to the community. The State shall create 150 waivers to accomplish this transition. The State shall also create 100 additional waivers to prevent the institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently in the community. The State shall provide family supports to an additional 500 families of people with developmental disabilities. (E) Between July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015, the State shall attempt to move any remaining individuals with developmental disabilities from the State Hospitals to the community. The State shall create up to 150 waivers to accomplish this transition. The State shall also create 100 additional waivers to prevent the hospitalization of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently in the community. The State shall provide family supports to an additional 500 families of people with developmental disabilities. (F) Any persons with developmental disabilities remaining in State Hospitals on July 2, 2015, shall be served in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.