(b) A termination notice shall:

1. (1) Be in writing;
2. (2) Contain the reasons for, and the effective date of, the termination; and
3. (3) Explain that the individual has the right to appeal the termination in accordance with He-M 204.

(d) Services shall be terminated:

1. (1) When termination is in the best interests of the individual;
2. (2) When the individual cannot benefit from the service;
3. (3) If the individual endangers or threatens to endanger other individuals s or staff;
4. (4) If the individual or his or her guardian refuses to pay for the services that he or she is receiving despite having the financial resources to do so; or
5. (5) If the individual or his or her guardian refuses to apply for benefits that could cover the cost of the services that he or she is receiving despite the fact that the individual is or might be eligible for such benefits.

(e) A facility shall offer, when feasible, alternative, appropriate treatment or services before terminating an individual.

Source. #4414, eff 4-27-88; ss by #5095, eff 3-15-91, EXPIRED: 3-15-97

New. #6759, eff 5-27-98; ss by #8641, INTERIM, eff
5-27-06, EXPIRES: 11-23-06; ss by #8758, eff 11-17-06; ss by #10707, INTERIM, eff 11-15-14, EXPIRES: 5-14-15; ss by #10820, eff 4-23-15

PARTS He-M 312-313 - RESERVED