1. Program Definition and Services 

Community Integration services in Indiana are designed to help individuals with disabilities participate fully in their communities. These services include: 

• Teaching self-help, behavioral, socialization, and adaptive skills 

• Building relationships and increasing independence 

• Assisting with activities of daily living and health maintenance 

• Providing opportunities for community involvement and volunteer activities 

• Supporting participation in leisure, recreational, and cultural events 

• Offering education and training in community settings 

2. Regulations 

The program is governed by: 

• Indiana's Statewide Transition Plan for compliance with CMS Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule 

• Indiana Administrative Code related to Medicaid HCBS programs 

3. Licensing or Certification 

No specific license is mentioned for Community Integration providers. However, providers may need to: 

• Be certified as Medicaid HCBS providers 

• Meet requirements set by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services, oversees Community Integration services. 

5. Application Process 

While not explicitly detailed, providers likely need to: 

• Enroll with Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) 

• Apply for certification through the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services 

6. Required Documentation 

Providers may need to submit: 

• Proof of Medicaid provider enrollment 

• Policies and procedures for Community Integration services 

• Staff qualifications and training records 

• Compliance documentation with HCBS settings requirements 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline for approval is not specified in the provided information. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

Before applying, providers should: 

• Ensure compliance with HCBS settings requirements 

• Develop community integration protocols and person-centered planning processes 

• Establish relationships with community resources and potential host employers 

9. Pre-Application Training 

No specific pre-application training is mentioned. However, providers should be knowledgeable about: 

• Person-centered planning 

• HCBS settings requirements 

• Community resources and supports 

10. Additional Notes 

• Community Integration services must be conducted in non-residential, community settings 

• Individual habilitation programs must be conducted, and data recorded each time the service is provided 

• A portion of this service can be delivered virtually, subject to the participant's needs and preferences 

• Providers should focus on increasing independence, community participation, and overall quality of life for participants