Getting ready for your first plan meeting
The Individual Service Plan, or ISP, is the plan that lists the supports a person needs and wants. It is built with your Service Coordinator and reviewed at least once a year. A little preparation makes the meeting much easier.
Who is usually there
- The person receiving services. The plan is about them, so their voice comes first.
- Family members and the guardian, if there is one.
- The Service Coordinator (SSA).
- Current providers, when the person wants them there.
What to bring
- A short description of a typical week: what goes well and what is hard.
- Goals for the next year, in the person's own words when possible.
- A list of current supports, doctors, and medications.
- Any concerns about safety, health, or behavior.
- Providers you are interested in. Your meeting sheet from this site works well here.
Questions worth asking
- Which services can be added to the plan, and how is funding decided?
- What happens if the provider we want has no openings?
- How long after the meeting can services start?
- Who do we call between meetings if something changes?
You can ask for a copy of the plan. Read it before you sign, and ask for changes if something does not match what was discussed.