- (a) A LME seeking approval to directly deliver services shall submit a request in writing containing all required information at least 60 days in advance of the date on which the LME wishes to begin service delivery or the expiration date of a previous approval if the LME wishes to continue service delivery.
- (b) The request shall be submitted to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS), 3001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-3001.
- (c) The Director of DMH/DD/SAS or designee shall review the submitted documentation and request additional information, if necessary. If the service the LME wishes to deliver is a Medicaid payable service, DMH/DD/SAS shall also consult with the Division of Medical Assistance.
- (d) The Secretary shall make a decision regarding the request within 15 business days of receipt of the recommendation from the Director of DMH/DD/SAS or designee.
(e) The Secretary's decision shall be based upon the following:
- (1) access;
- (2) availability of qualified public or private providers;
- (3) client choice; and
- (4) fair competition.
- (f) The Director of DMH/DD/SAS or his designee shall communicate the Secretary's decision to the LME in writing within 15 business days of the decision.
- (g) In the event that a LME requests to deliver services on a temporary basis as a result of an unanticipated closure of a private or public provider in the LME catchment area, the LME may request an expedited review of its service delivery request.
History Note: Authority G.S. 122C-112.1(a)(26);
Eff. July 1, 2008;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 24, 2017.