CHOICES or ECF CHOICES HCBS Providers Sample Clauses

CHOICES or ECF CHOICES HCBS Providers. If Provider is a CHOICES or ECF CHOICES HCBS provider, in addition to the other requirements set forth in the Agreement or this Appendix, Provider shall: (a) Provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice to Subcontractor and Health Plan when Provider is no longer willing or able to provide services to a Covered Person, including the reason for the decision. Provider shall cooperate with the Covered Person’s Care or Support Coordinator to facilitate a seamless transition to alternate providers; (b) In the event that a CHOICES or ECF CHOICES HCBS provider change is initiated for a Covered Person, regardless of any other provision of the Agreement, Provider shall continue to provide services to the Covered Person in accordance with the Covered Person’s person-centered support plan (“PCSP”), as appropriate, until the Covered Person has been transitioned to a new provider, as determined by Subcontractor, or as otherwise directed by Health Plan, which may exceed thirty (30) days from the date of notice to Subcontractor, unless the Covered Person refuses continuation of services, the Covered Person’s health and welfare would be otherwise at risk by remaining with Provider, or if continuing to provide services is reasonably expected to place staff that would deliver services at imminent risk of harm. Prior to discontinuing services to the Covered Person, or prior to Provider’s termination of the Agreement, as applicable, Provider shall: i) Provide a written notification of the planned service discontinuation to the Covered Person, his/her conservator or guardian, and his/her support coordinator, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of services discontinuation or termination of the Agreement; ii) Obtain Subcontractor or Health Plan’s written approval, in the form of a signed PCSP, to discontinue the services and cooperation with the transition to any subsequent, authorized service provider as is necessary; and iii) Consult and cooperate with United in the preparation of a discharge plan for all Covered Persons receiving care and service from Provider in the event of a proposed termination of service. When appropriate, as part of the discharge plan, Provider shall meet, consult and cooperate with any new providers to ensure continuity of care and as smooth a transition as possible. (c) Provider’s reimbursement shall be contingent upon the provision of Covered Services to an eligible Covered Person in accordance with applicable federal and stat...