Sec. 10.21.16.14. Program Request for Discontinuation of Approval

A. If a program wishes to discontinue approval, the program director shall, not less than 60 calendar days before the date the program wishes to discontinue approval:

(1) Submit to the Department's designated approval unit a letter requesting discontinuation of approval; and

(2) Notify, in writing, the:

(a) Individuals or the guardians of individuals receiving services that the program has requested discontinuation of approval, and the effective date of the discontinuation; and

(b) CSA or lead CSA, the Administration, Medical Assistance Program, and the ASO of the discontinuation of approval and the effective date of discontinuation.

B. Within 60 calendar days from the receipt of the request for discontinuation of approval, the Secretary shall:

(1) Notify, in writing, the program director of the discontinuation of the program's approval and the effective date; and

(2) Forward a copy of the discontinuation to the Administration, Medical Assistance Program, CSA, and the ASO.

C. When a program's decision to discontinue approval results in the discontinuation of services to any individual receiving services, the program director shall cooperate with the CSA or lead CSA and the Administration in accessing appropriate alternate services for individuals in the program.