Freedom of Choice

Freedom of Choice A. Medicaid persons have the right to freedom of choice of providers for Medicaid covered services. [Refer to Miss. Admin. Code Part 200, Rule 3.6] B. Targeted Case Managers must facilitate individual choice regarding services and supports and who provides them. Targeted Case Managers must inform the person/legal representative of qualified providers initially and annually thereafter as well as when new qualified providers are identified or if a person is dissatisfied with their current provider. C. Settings are selected by the person from among setting options including non-disability specific settings based on the person's needs and preferences which are identified and documented in the plan of services and supports. D. The choice made by the person/legal representative must be documented and signed by the person/legal representative and must be maintained in the person’s record.