27-10.5-105. Case management agencies - purchase of services and supports

27-10.5-105. Case management agencies - purchase of services and supports. (1) Once a case management agency has been designated pursuant to section 25.5-6-1703, it shall, subject to available appropriations:

(a) Determine eligibility and develop an individualized plan for each person who receives long-term services or supports pursuant to section 25.5-6-1704; except that, for a child from birth through two years of age, eligibility determination and development of an individualized family service plan must be made pursuant to part 4 of article 3 of title 26.5;

(b) Provide case management services, including service and support coordination and periodic reviews, for persons receiving services and families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(c) Obtain or provide early intervention services and supports pursuant to part 4 of article 3 of title 26.5;

(d) Take steps to notify eligible persons, and their families as appropriate, regarding the availability of services and supports;

(e) Pursuant to section 26.5-3-404, collaborate with the department of early childhood as it develops and implements a statewide plan for public education outreach and awareness efforts related to part C child find and the availability of early intervention services.