Developmental Disabilities Services Division waiting list - Voucher waiver program.

1. Law
2. Oklahoma Statutes
3. Children
4. 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,
• e.vocational services,
• f.habilitation training services,
• g.dental services,
• h.psychological services,
• i.nutritional services,
• j.nursing services,
• k.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.

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