| HABILITATION |
HABILITATION, SUPPORT
Service Description and Goals
This service provides a variety of interventions such as special developmental skills, behavior
intervention and sensorimotor development, designed to maximize the functioning of consumers.
The goals of this service are to:
A. Enable individuals to acquire knowledge and skills.
B. Increase or maintain self-sufficiency of eligible individuals.
C. Provide training/assistance in essential activities required to meet personal and physical needs.
D. Maintain the health and safety of eligible individuals.
E. Provide services in a manner that supports and enhances independence, self-esteem, mutual
respect, value and dignity.
Service Settings (Habilitation)
Habilitation may be provided in the individual's home, a group home, a foster home, adult
developmental home or other community settings, depending upon the Individual Support
Plan/Individualized Family Service Plan/Person Centered Plan outcomes.
Service Requirements (Habilitation)
Before Habilitation can be authorized, the following requirements must be met:
A. Training shall be based upon assessed needs with accompanying outcomes as developed by the
Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family Support Plan/Person Centered Plan and skill attainment
shall be stated on these documents.
B. The training outcome shall be a measurable transfer of skills from the trainer to the individual.
C. The provider may also train family members if the intent of the service, as written in the Individual
Service Plan/Individualized Family Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents), is to
facilitate the family member's ability to work with the individual.
D. As specified in the Planning Documents habilitation may provide training in the following:
1. Alternative and/or adaptive communication skills.
2. Training in self-help skills.
3. Training in physical mobility.
4. Training in adaptive living skills.
Target Population (Habilitation)
The Planning Documents must determine that needs cannot be met by the family, other financial
resources or community supports. This is determined by using the assessment and plan
development processes described in Chapters 700 Word (42K) Adobe (83K) and 800 Word (93K)
Adobe (230K).
Additionally, consider the following:
A. Individuals living independently. Generally, individuals living independently possess the skills
necessary to function at a minimum level of self-sufficiency. Typically, these individuals will not need,
nor receive habilitation; however, it may be necessary to provide short-term habilitation for needs which
cannot be met through the education or adult day program.
B. Individuals living in family settings.
C. Individuals with disabilities who are living independently in their family's home are generally
expected to receive skilled training oriented toward increased self-sufficiency from their family without
government assistance. Again, these individuals will not typically need or receive Habilitation; however,
it may be necessary to provide short-term habilitation for needs that cannot be met through the
education or adult day program. The individual may also need skill training over and above that which
is considered in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to be educationally necessary.
Exclusions (Habilitation)
Exclusions to the provision of Habilitation include, but are not limited to:
A. Habilitation shall not substitute for respite or day care.
B. Habilitation shall not be used in place of regular educational programs as provided under Public
Law 105-17. www.gpoaccess.gov/plaws/
C. Habilitation must not substitute for day programs, i.e., Day Treatment and Training or school
programs.
D. Habilitation is prohibited during the school hours as determined by the public education agency or
the hours of home schooling.
E. Habilitation shall not be used when another service is more appropriate.
F. Habilitation goals and outcomes shall not be changed without referring to the Individual Support
Plan/Individualized Family Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents) including
addendums or revisions.
G. Hourly habilitation shall not be offered in vendor supported Child Developmental Foster Homes or
Adult Developmental Homes unless the following are met:
1. There is a specific issue, problem or concern that is believed to be temporary or short term.
2. The Planning Document must outline specific, time limited goals/outcomes regarding the service to
be provided.
3. Monthly progress reports validate continuing the service.
Service Provision Guidelines (Habilitation)
For individuals living at home and attending either a school or a day program, the Division will consider
habilitation services for intensive training purposes not to exceed 2 hours per day as determined by the
Service Authorization Matrix. Habilitation for intensive training purposes cannot be provided before,
during or after the school hours as determined by the public education agency.
Utilization of Habilitation will be in accordance with the Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family
Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents). The Service Authorization Matrix
determines the approval requirements for routine habilitation.
Provider Types and Requirements (Habilitation)
Designated District staff will ensure all contractual requirements related to Habilitation providers are
met before the service can be provided. Additionally, all providers of Long Term Care Services must be
certified by The Division and registered with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
prior to service initiation.
Service Evaluation (Habilitation)
A. The provider must submit a written progress report on Individual Support Plan/Individualized Service
Plan/Person Centered Plan outcomes monthly to the Support Coordinator. The report must address
the presence or absence of measurable progress toward the individual's goals and outcomes. On a
monthly basis, the Support Coordinator must review these reports for progress toward outcomes. If
there is no progress in the time period specified, the consumer with their team must reassess the
outcomes and determine the on-going appropriateness of the service.
B. The Support Coordinator must perform a review of the Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family
Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents) as noted in Chapter 1000 Word (40K)
Adobe (58K).
C. The provider must maintain a monthly activity schedule.
Service Closure (Habilitation)
Service closure should occur in the following situations:
A. Based on the individual's documented progress, the consumer with their Individual Support Plan/
Individualized Family Services Plan/ Person Centered Plan (Planning Team) should determine when
goals have been met and the service should be terminated.
B. The individual/responsible person declines the service.
C. The individual moves to another state.
D. The individual requires other more appropriate services.
E. The individual/responsible person now has adequate resources or other support to provide the
service.
Service Description and Goals
This service provides a variety of interventions such as special developmental skills, behavior
intervention and sensorimotor development, designed to maximize the functioning of consumers.
The goals of this service are to:
A. Enable individuals to acquire knowledge and skills.
B. Increase or maintain self-sufficiency of eligible individuals.
C. Provide training/assistance in essential activities required to meet personal and physical needs.
D. Maintain the health and safety of eligible individuals.
E. Provide services in a manner that supports and enhances independence, self-esteem, mutual
respect, value and dignity.
Service Settings (Habilitation)
Habilitation may be provided in the individual's home, a group home, a foster home, adult
developmental home or other community settings, depending upon the Individual Support
Plan/Individualized Family Service Plan/Person Centered Plan outcomes.
Service Requirements (Habilitation)
Before Habilitation can be authorized, the following requirements must be met:
A. Training shall be based upon assessed needs with accompanying outcomes as developed by the
Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family Support Plan/Person Centered Plan and skill attainment
shall be stated on these documents.
B. The training outcome shall be a measurable transfer of skills from the trainer to the individual.
C. The provider may also train family members if the intent of the service, as written in the Individual
Service Plan/Individualized Family Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents), is to
facilitate the family member's ability to work with the individual.
D. As specified in the Planning Documents habilitation may provide training in the following:
1. Alternative and/or adaptive communication skills.
2. Training in self-help skills.
3. Training in physical mobility.
4. Training in adaptive living skills.
Target Population (Habilitation)
The Planning Documents must determine that needs cannot be met by the family, other financial
resources or community supports. This is determined by using the assessment and plan
development processes described in Chapters 700 Word (42K) Adobe (83K) and 800 Word (93K)
Adobe (230K).
Additionally, consider the following:
A. Individuals living independently. Generally, individuals living independently possess the skills
necessary to function at a minimum level of self-sufficiency. Typically, these individuals will not need,
nor receive habilitation; however, it may be necessary to provide short-term habilitation for needs which
cannot be met through the education or adult day program.
B. Individuals living in family settings.
C. Individuals with disabilities who are living independently in their family's home are generally
expected to receive skilled training oriented toward increased self-sufficiency from their family without
government assistance. Again, these individuals will not typically need or receive Habilitation; however,
it may be necessary to provide short-term habilitation for needs that cannot be met through the
education or adult day program. The individual may also need skill training over and above that which
is considered in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to be educationally necessary.
Exclusions (Habilitation)
Exclusions to the provision of Habilitation include, but are not limited to:
A. Habilitation shall not substitute for respite or day care.
B. Habilitation shall not be used in place of regular educational programs as provided under Public
Law 105-17. www.gpoaccess.gov/plaws/
C. Habilitation must not substitute for day programs, i.e., Day Treatment and Training or school
programs.
D. Habilitation is prohibited during the school hours as determined by the public education agency or
the hours of home schooling.
E. Habilitation shall not be used when another service is more appropriate.
F. Habilitation goals and outcomes shall not be changed without referring to the Individual Support
Plan/Individualized Family Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents) including
addendums or revisions.
G. Hourly habilitation shall not be offered in vendor supported Child Developmental Foster Homes or
Adult Developmental Homes unless the following are met:
1. There is a specific issue, problem or concern that is believed to be temporary or short term.
2. The Planning Document must outline specific, time limited goals/outcomes regarding the service to
be provided.
3. Monthly progress reports validate continuing the service.
Service Provision Guidelines (Habilitation)
For individuals living at home and attending either a school or a day program, the Division will consider
habilitation services for intensive training purposes not to exceed 2 hours per day as determined by the
Service Authorization Matrix. Habilitation for intensive training purposes cannot be provided before,
during or after the school hours as determined by the public education agency.
Utilization of Habilitation will be in accordance with the Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family
Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents). The Service Authorization Matrix
determines the approval requirements for routine habilitation.
Provider Types and Requirements (Habilitation)
Designated District staff will ensure all contractual requirements related to Habilitation providers are
met before the service can be provided. Additionally, all providers of Long Term Care Services must be
certified by The Division and registered with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
prior to service initiation.
Service Evaluation (Habilitation)
A. The provider must submit a written progress report on Individual Support Plan/Individualized Service
Plan/Person Centered Plan outcomes monthly to the Support Coordinator. The report must address
the presence or absence of measurable progress toward the individual's goals and outcomes. On a
monthly basis, the Support Coordinator must review these reports for progress toward outcomes. If
there is no progress in the time period specified, the consumer with their team must reassess the
outcomes and determine the on-going appropriateness of the service.
B. The Support Coordinator must perform a review of the Individual Support Plan/Individualized Family
Services Plan/Person Centered Plan (Planning Documents) as noted in Chapter 1000 Word (40K)
Adobe (58K).
C. The provider must maintain a monthly activity schedule.
Service Closure (Habilitation)
Service closure should occur in the following situations:
A. Based on the individual's documented progress, the consumer with their Individual Support Plan/
Individualized Family Services Plan/ Person Centered Plan (Planning Team) should determine when
goals have been met and the service should be terminated.
B. The individual/responsible person declines the service.
C. The individual moves to another state.
D. The individual requires other more appropriate services.
E. The individual/responsible person now has adequate resources or other support to provide the
service.
Community Care Solutions places a
great deal of emphasis on the
importance of Habilitation. This
service gives our consumers a
chance to learn daily living skills in
hopes of one day enabling them to
display self-sufficiency. It is our
hope that each and every one of our
consumers achieves their goals
with positive outcomes. Service
delivery will always start with an
Essential Lifestyle Plan to help us
identify what goals to work on and
what type of provider will do the best
job of delivering the service.
great deal of emphasis on the
importance of Habilitation. This
service gives our consumers a
chance to learn daily living skills in
hopes of one day enabling them to
display self-sufficiency. It is our
hope that each and every one of our
consumers achieves their goals
with positive outcomes. Service
delivery will always start with an
Essential Lifestyle Plan to help us
identify what goals to work on and
what type of provider will do the best
job of delivering the service.
Scottsdale Office:
480-272-9557
6310 E Thomas #228
Scottsdale AZ 85251
Mesa Office:
480-306-6868
2135 E University #112
Mesa AZ 85213
Coolidge Office:
520-723-9630
345 W Central #1
Coolidge AZ 85228
Phoenix Office:
Phone 602-973-8119
Fax 602-973-9189
2850 W Camelback #80
Phoenix AZ 85017
Northwest Office:
Phone 623-334-0615
17235 N. 75th Ave.
Glendale AZ 85308
Tucson Office:
Phone 520-575-7087
480-272-9557
6310 E Thomas #228
Scottsdale AZ 85251
Mesa Office:
480-306-6868
2135 E University #112
Mesa AZ 85213
Coolidge Office:
520-723-9630
345 W Central #1
Coolidge AZ 85228
Phoenix Office:
Phone 602-973-8119
Fax 602-973-9189
2850 W Camelback #80
Phoenix AZ 85017
Northwest Office:
Phone 623-334-0615
17235 N. 75th Ave.
Glendale AZ 85308
Tucson Office:
Phone 520-575-7087