(a) In this section, “legally authorized representative” has the meaning assigned by § 546.0101.
(b) The commission shall consider developing risk management criteria under home and community-based services waiver programs designed to allow individuals eligible to receive services under the programs to assume greater choice and responsibility over the services and supports the individuals receive.

(c) The commission shall ensure that any risk management criteria developed include:
(1) a requirement that if an individual who will be provided services and supports has a legally authorized representative, the representative is involved in determining which services and supports the individual will receive; and
(2) a requirement that if services or supports are declined, the decision to decline is clearly documented.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025