Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 542.0108. Managed Care Organization Participation Requirements

(1) ensures that pilot program participants have a choice among acute care and comprehensive long-term services and supports providers and service delivery options, including the consumer direction model;

(2) demonstrates to the commission's satisfaction that the organization's network of acute care, long-term services and supports, and comprehensive long-term services and supports providers have experience and expertise in providing services for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and individuals with similar functional needs;

(3) has a process for preventing the inappropriate institutionalization of pilot program participants;  and

(4) ensures the timely initiation and consistent provision of services in accordance with a pilot program participant's person-centered plan.