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(D) for seizure disorder, diagnosis by a physician of the condition in which an intellectual impairment need not be present; or

(E) for autism spectrum disorder, diagnosis by a neurologist, clinical psychologist, child psychiatrist, or developmental pediatrician of a condition that meets the criteria for a diagnostic code for autism spectrum disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 160.900. (f) The department will conduct an assessment in accordance with 7 AAC 130.213, and make a level-of-care determination in accordance with 7 AAC 130.215(3). Following notification of the department’s determination, the care coordinator shall develop and submit to the department a support plan in accordance with 7 AAC 128.010, 7 AAC 130.217, and 7 AAC 130.218. (g) If, based on a review or the assessment or the support plan developed under (f) of this section, the department determines that the expected cost of the services that the applicant requires exceeds the cost limit for individualized supports waiver benefits, the department will not authorize the applicant for initial or continued enrollment in the individualized supports waiver program. (h) During any three-year period, a recipient of individualized supports waiver services may request, by an amendment to the recipient’s support plan, up to an additional $5,000 for services and supports to address needs related to

(1) a time-limited change in the recipient’s health, behavior, or functional capacity; or

(2) the unavailability of the recipient’s primary unpaid caregiver for a reason stated in 7 AAC 130.209(a)(3) — (5). (Eff. 10/1/2018, Register 227; am 1/1/2021, Register 236; am 3/31/2021, Register 238; am 9/9/2021, Register 239) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.040

AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.045 7 AAC 130.207. Application for home and community-based waiver services. (a) To apply for home and community-based waiver services under this chapter

(1) for the recipient categories of children with complex medical conditions, adults with