(a) There is hereby established the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services is to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, to enable them to make informed choices that lead to an improved quality of life and meaningful participation in their communities. (c) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services has the following powers and duties: (1) Provide case management and community-based services including family supports, advocacy, respite, residential setting options, nurse and behavioral consultation, day services, and supported employment services to assist individuals achieve their goals. (2) Submit an annual report relating to the Division's services to the Secretary, the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services. The report must include information related to at least all of the following: a. Service system size and growth to include both individuals receiving services and agencies providing services. b. Service utilization. c. Observed gaps in or challenges to the service system. (3) [Repealed.] (4) Provide intermediate care facility residential services. (d) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall ensure the investigation of complaints of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation. An investigation may be in coordination with the Attorney General's Office, law enforcement, or other appropriate agencies. (e) The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services may promulgate rules and regulations to implement this statute. (f) It is the intent of the General Assembly for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) to phase in increases to the rate system for services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) based on the market study provided to the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on January 17, 2014, by the Department of Health and Social Services Secretary, as subsequently updated with utilization data for fiscal year 2018 and updated component percentages. Subject to available funding, these rates shall be phased in to 100% of the benchmarked levels established.
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