§ 58075. Objectivity and Impartiality.

(a) To insure objectivity, the Care Management Provider Agencies which also provide other services included in an insured's Plan of Care will be required to document that clients were made aware of a full array of services, and the costs and availability of other providers of these services.

(b) Individuals who provide direct care as described in Section 58059(e) cannot also act as Care Managers for assessment and care planning.

(c) Direct service providers and Care Managers should not report to the same clinical supervisor.

(d) Employees of the Issuer cannot also act as Care Managers for assessment and care planning.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 8-30-93 as an emergency; operative 8-30-93 (Register 93, No. 36). Submitted for printing only pursuant to section 22009, Welfare and Institutions Code.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-30-93 order transmitted to OAL 12-30-93 and filed 1-28-94 (Register 94, No. 4).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 22009(a), Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 22005(a) and 22006, Welfare and Institutions Code.