After the first year, how often must the intellectual disabilities service plan be reviewed?

• A. Every 3 months
• B. Annually
• C. Every 6 months
• D. Every 2 years

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how often a long-term plan for someone with intellectual disabilities should be checked after the first year. The standard requirement is to review it once a year. This yearly review keeps the plan aligned with the person’s current needs, progress, and available services, and it allows you to update goals and supports accordingly without adding unnecessary administrative burden.

If reviews happened every few months, that would be more frequent than necessary once the plan has stabilized, though more frequent updates can occur if there are significant changes. Waiting for two years could miss important shifts in needs or resources, making the plan less effective. So, annual review best fits the need to stay current while balancing practicality.