10A NCAC 27I .0504         PLAN OF CORRECTION

(a)  When a LME fails to meet the requirements as set forth in this Section, the LME shall submit a plan of correction to the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. The Department of Health and Human Services may withhold administrative funding from an LME that does not submit a plan of correction.

(b)  The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services shall conduct the following activities:

(1)           review the plan of correction;

(2)           evaluate the information submitted; and

(3)           conduct follow-up onsite reviews when required to verify information submitted by a LME.

(c)  The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services shall respond in writing to the LME's plan of correction within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the plan of correction with approval or denial of the plan of correction.

(d)  The LME shall submit a revised plan of correction within 30 calendar days if the original plan of correction is denied. Upon receipt of the second plan of correction the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services shall conduct the following activities:

(1)           review the second plan of correction;

(2)           evaluate information; and

(3)           provide assistance needed to resolve outstanding issues so that the LME business plan may be certified as set forth in G.S. 122C-115.2(c).

(e)  The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services shall share Plans of correction with the LME Board of Directors and the Consumer and Family Advocacy Committee.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-112.1(a)(4)(5); 122C-115.2;

Eff. July 1, 2008;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 24, 2017.