Created to help people understand their options around waiver services and intermediate care facilities, the Residential Options Counseling Pamphlet meets the requirement for

• annual planning for residents of intermediate care facilities in accordance with ORC 5124.69,
• transition planning for residents of licensed residential facilities found in OAC 5123-3-03,
• information to be used by county boards for pre-admission counseling in accordance with ORC 5124.68,
• and information to be used by county boards when responding to inquiries about residential services in accordance with ORC 5126.047.

County Board Requirements

County boards of developmental disabilities completing pre-admission counseling are required to use the “What to Expect” documents found in the For More Information section of this page in addition to the Residential Options Counseling Pamphlet.