D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8020

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A8020 - INDIVIDUALS' CHOICE

8020.1

Each provider shall establish and adhere to policies and procedures governing the means by which individuals receiving services shall be informed of the full choices of providers and how to access these services ("Choice Policy").

8020.2

The Department shall review and approve each provider's Choice Policy during the certification and recertification process.

8020.3

The Choice Policy shall comply with applicable Federal and District laws and regulations.

8020.4

Each provider shall:

(a) Make its Choice Policy available to individuals and their families; and

(b) Establish and adhere to a system for documenting that individuals and families receive the Choice Policy.

8020.5

The providers' Choice Policy shall ensure that each individual presenting for services is informed that they may choose to have services provided by any certified providers that offer appropriate services for that individual.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8020

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1623 (2/5/2021)