Section 240.1580  Standards for Alternative Providers

a)         In the event that CCP services are not provided to an eligible participant within the time limit specified in Section 240.910, the eligible participant may arrange to receive CCP in-home services from an individual of the eligible participant's choice 15 calendar days after the date of the notice of eligibility. The CCU and Department shall approve the participant's choice of individual prior to initiation of services.

b)         The contractual provider shall pay the alternative provider at its usual and customary rate of pay.

c)         The contractual provider may terminate the alternative provider if the contractual provider has a person who can provide the services in accordance with the person centered plan of care.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 11053, effective July 16, 2024)