White the implementation of the Self Determination Program (California’s SB486) is still contingent on federal approval of matching funds, the following is the latest to come down the pike regarding the status of the approval of the Self-Determination Program’s Home and Community- Based Services (HCBS) Waiver application for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as […]
Explaining the nuts and bolts of Self Determination: Individual Budget
Once the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) is done, your IPP (Individual Program Plan) team will determine the individual budget to be used in your Self Determination Program. What is an Individual Budget and how is it determined? An individual budget is the amount of money a Self Determination Program participant has available to purchase needed […]
Explaining the nuts and bolts of Self Determination: Person-Centered Planning
One of the most salient changes from the traditional model of Regional Center services to the new Self Determination Program is the move to Person-Centered Planning (PCP). PCP is a planning process that ideally befits the 5 principles of self-determination: freedom – having a choice authority – being in control support – ability to arrange resources and personnel responsibility […]
Traditional Regional Center services versus Self Determination Program: a quick comparison
There are a few key differences between the traditional Regional Center service provision and the upcoming Self Determination Program, the most prominent of which is who selects the services you need to meet the objectives of your IPP (in short, the vendors) and who pays for them. While both strive to help you meet your IPP goals […]
Proposed number of participants in each regional center for phase-in of Self Determination Program
Once federal approval of matching funds is received, the Self Determination Program (SB486) will be available in every regional center in California. For the first three years (2015 to 2018, phase-in period), the number of participants in the Self Determination Program is capped at 2500 individuals throughout the state so that any problems with implementation […]
