Who chooses the CCS provider for a participant?

The participant has the ultimate authority to choose their CCS (Community Care Services) provider. This choice is integral to ensuring that the participant feels comfortable and supported in their care. By allowing participants to select their provider, the system promotes individual autonomy, enabling them to make informed decisions that align with their specific needs and preferences. This empowerment is a core principle of person-centered planning, which prioritizes the participant's voice in the decision-making process related to their care.

Having the participant make this choice encourages a sense of ownership over their services and reinforces their independence. It can also lead to better outcomes, as individuals are more likely to engage with and benefit from services that they actively choose, rather than those imposed upon them.

The other options reflect different roles in the support system but do not have the same foundational emphasis on participant choice and agency.