Add to F. (Services) #3. an additional item as follows:

The regulation does not encourge the level of cooperation which is necessary to successfully support individuals in HCBS; the following language should be added:

“c. In the case of an individual who receives case management services from a community services board (CSB) or behavioral health authority (BHA), the guardian or conservator shall actively support the individual’s participation in the person-centered planning process as required by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.  The guardian or conservator shall, to the degree agreed to by the individual, participate in all planning meetings, support the development and implementation of the supports plans which are the outcome of those meetings and work with the case manager and all providers to facilitate meeting the individual’s desired goals.