(1) Case management is the planning for, arranging for, implementation of and monitoring of the delivery of services available through the program to a recipient.

(2) Case management services includes:

(a) developing a plan of care for a recipient;

(b) monitoring and managing a plan of care for a recipient;

(c) establishing relationships and contracting with service providers and community resources;

(d) maximizing a recipient's efficient use of services and community resources such as family members, church members and friends;

(e) facilitating interaction among people working with a recipient;

(f) prior authorizing the provision of all services; and

(g) managing expenditures.

(3) The case management team consists of a registered nurse and a social worker.

(4) The case management team must:

(a) function as directed by the department;

(b) assure that services provided to recipients are of appropriate quality and cost effective;

(c) provide case management services to no more than the number of persons specified by the department;

(d) manage expenditures within the allocated monies; and

(e) meet the department's reporting requirements.