09102-Developing the Standardized Individual Program Plan

Link to TCADD Policy 9101

SCOPE:

This procedure applies to all Service Coordinators and Services and Supports Managers of Tri-Counties Regional Center.

PROCEDURE:

1. Every individual must have a Standardized Individual Program Plan (S-IPP) that reflects the desired outcomes of the person served. The plan should identify both the generic and paid supports that reflect choice, program and cost effectiveness.

2. The Standardized Individual Program Plan meeting must be reviewed face-to-face with the individual and/or their legal representative if the individual has not been seen in person within the past 12 months. Otherwise, the S-IPP meeting may be held remotely only when requested by the individual or family (Reference: DDS Directive G-2025 Case Management – 001)
   1. Individuals and families are encouraged to invite other significant people to the planning meeting to provide information in developing a plan which identifies and supports the desired outcomes.
   2. The S-IPP meeting must be held at a time and location convenient for the person.

3. The Standardized Individual Program Plan document must:
   1. Specify the approximate scheduled start date for services and supports, and outline timelines for actions necessary to begin services provided by TCRC and/or generic services.
   2. Include schedule of the type and number of services and supports to be purchased by the regional center or obtained by the generic agencies or other resources.
   3.  Identify the provider/s responsible for achieving each objective (i.e. vendors, generic service agencies and natural supports).
   4. Be signed by the individual or authorized representative prior to implementation of services and supports.

4. Individual served, the family or their legal representatives may request a Standardized Individual Program Plan (S-IPP) meeting at any time.
   1. The S-IPP meeting must be held within thirty (30) calendar days when creating new S-IPP or an amendment to the existing S-IPP (Reference: Welfare and Institution Code Section 4646.5 (8)(b)
   2. If there is no agreement to one or more elements of the plan, a follow-up meeting must be held within (15) calendar days or later at the request of the individual, the family and/or their legal representative (Reference: Welfare and Institution Code Section 4646 (h))

5. New intakes and transferred individuals to Tri-Counties Regional Center from another Regional Center must have a Standardized Individual Program Plan.
   1. Individuals new to TCRC; a S-IPP must be developed within sixty (60) calendars days of their eligibility determination. (Reference: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4646 (c)).
   2. Individuals transferred to TCRC from another Regional Center area must have a S-IPP developed within thirty (30) calendar days of the acceptance date of transfer. (Reference: Welfare and Institution Code Section 4643.5 (c).
   3. Individuals transitioning to the community from a state development center will have an S-IPP developed within (30) calendar days of their placement and will receive enhanced case management services. The Service Coordinator will:
6. Be present during the pre-placement visit and on the day of placement to support a smooth transition. 
7. Ensure that the community provider is prepared to meet the individual’s health and safety needs by implementing the transition plan as outlined by the developmental center’s discharge plan.
8. Meet face-to-face with the individual in the community at a minimum of once every (30) days for the first (90) days of community placement.

Revision Date: 08/13/2025