Section 27-13-4 - Consumer direction programs authorized

Consistent with the federal Social Security Act and subject to the appropriation and availability of federal and state funds, each administering department or agency shall by rule provide a program permitting a consumer or surrogate to direct personal assistance services through the hiring, supervision and training of an attendant or attendants paid through a fiscal intermediary under contract with the department. History: Laws 2003, ch. 210, § 4. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the federal Social Security Act, see 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq. Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 210, § 7 made the act effective July 1, 2003.