Which item is included as a paid support or service?

Study for the Family and Self-Directed Services Support Broker Exam. Use flashcards and multiple choice questions with hints and explanations. Get prepared for success!

Paid supports are items or services funded to help a person live independently and participate in daily life. Adaptive equipment and supplies fit here because they directly remove barriers and enable participation—things like wheelchairs or walkers, adaptive utensils, communication devices, and other assistive tools are purchased with program funds to meet the person’s specific needs.

Housing costs, on the other hand, are generally considered a living expense rather than a specific paid support or service, so they’re not typically funded as a paid support. Internet service is usually treated as a utility or a necessary connection, and may be funded only if a specific service requires it (for example, telehealth or remote supports). Entertainment expenses are discretionary and not considered supports.

So, the item that is included as a paid support or service is adaptive equipment and supplies.