OAR 309-045-1000: Purpose and Scope

The purpose of these rules is to establish minimum standards and procedures for an Agency with Choice to perform administrative employer functions and support individuals in self-directed care and services in their home for individuals with behavioral health conditions. These rules ensure Agencies with Choice provide self-directed services to maximize independence, empowerment, dignity, and human potential through the provision of flexible, efficient, and person-centered services enabling the individual to move into or continue to live in their own home.