53-7-205. Eligibility for services. (1) A person may receive services provided for under this part if the department determines that:

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-7-205

  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(a)the person has a severe disability;

(b)the person lacks social competence, mobility, experience, skills, training, or other characteristics of independence;

(c)the person is in need of services provided for under this part; and

(d)the needed services are available for that person.

(2)The receipt of services under this part by an eligible person shall be governed by an individual service plan developed in accordance with state and federal requirements.