§333F-6  Application and assessment forservices; individualized service plans.  (a)  The department shalladminister an application and assessment system for persons with developmentaldisabilities or mental retardation, and shall determine eligibility forservices or supports within thirty working days of receipt of an application. If the department determines that the person is eligible for services orsupports under this chapter within the limits of federal or state resourcesavailable for the purposes of this chapter, the department, after dueconsideration is afforded the preferences of the person with developmentaldisabilities or mental retardation, the person’s parents if a minor, or legalguardian, shall refer that person to appropriate programs within ten workingdays of the determination; an individualized service plan for the person shallbe prepared by an interdisciplinary team for the person, and the department mayprovide case management services to the person.

(b)  The procedure for assessment of the personand the elements of the individualized service plan shall be described in rulesadopted by the department pursuant to chapter 91.  The individualizedservice plan shall be in writing and shall include, at a minimum, the nature ofthe needs of the person, treatment and care goals, and specific services to beoffered to the person to attain these goals.

(c)  The department shall keep waiting lists ofall individuals who are eligible for services and supports, but for whomservices and supports have not been provided for any reason, and shall reportannually to the legislature the numbers of persons waiting for services andsupports and the reasons for the lack of services and supports. [L 1987, c 341,pt of §2; am L 1995, c 189, §5]