Each certified mental health provider must establish, document, and adhere to a Choice Policy informing individuals and their families of their right to select any certified provider offering appropriate services. The policy must be made available to individuals and families, with documentation that it was received, and must comply with applicable federal and District laws. The Department reviews and approves each provider's Choice Policy during certification and recertification.
View official source8020 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. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1623 (February 5, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 8020