The ADMH shall assure that each individual and their guardian or legally authorized representative are given a freedom of choice of individuals or entities from which to receive services.

Freedom of choice of provider is an essential right of individuals and their families as required by federal Medicaid for 1915(c)waivers not operated concurrently with any other federal Medicaid authority.

Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-50-11.

Editor’s Note: Original Rule .14 was renumbered to .15 due to certification published November 30, 2020; effective January 14, 2021.

History: New Rule: Filed January 17, 2011; effective February 21, 2012. Amended: Filed August 26, 2019; effective October 10, 2019. Amended: Published November 30, 2020; effective January 14, 2021. Amended: Published March 31, 2022; effective May 15, 2022.