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Is payment made for any services outside of the individual budget?
Generally, a Self-Determination Program (SDP) participant purchases the services needed to implement their Individual Program Plan (IPP) with their individual […]
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Is there a cap on the budget? An amount that cannot be exceeded?
An individual’s budget amount cannot exceed the amount that services would have cost if the individual was not in the […]
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What is the difference between the individual budget and the spending plan?
The individual budget is the amount of money an SDP participant has available to purchase needed services and supports. The […]
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Can I use my budget to pay for recreation activities?
In the Self-Determination Program, you are able to purchase services approved in the Self-Determination waiver.
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Will enrolling in the Self-Determination Program decrease an individual’s budget for services and supports?
No, your budget amount is the same as it would be if you were obtaining services through your regional center.
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Is the Self-Determination Program budget and In-Home Supportive Services budget different?
Yes. In-Home Supportive Services is a generic resource and is not included or paid for through the Self-Determination Program.
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Are there restrictions on what the individual budget can be used for?
Yes, a participant can only purchase services and supports that are approved by the federal government and listed in the […]
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If I use my individual budget funds for a one-time purchase or expense, will those funds be taken out of my next year’s budget?
Budgets may be reduced by what you spent on a one-time purchase. Your IPP team may decide that you have […]
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How does the individual budget amount get determined for an individual, who is either new to the regional center, or does not have a 12-month history of purchase of service costs?
For these individuals, the individual budget amount is determined by the individual program planning team by identifying the services and […]
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What if there is disagreement amongst the planning team regarding an increase in the individual budget?
A participant enrolled in the Self-Determination Program will have the same rights established under the traditional service model (e.g. appeals, […]
