(a) At the initial meeting with the SRO provider, the individual or LAR presents the service back-up plan to the SRO provider that includes:
  (1) specific back-up plan strategies;
  (2) the specific steps to implement each strategy, including contact with the SRO provider; and
  (3) the contact information for each person or entity listed in the service back-up plan.
(b) The SRO provider and the individual must mutually approve the service back-up plan.
(c) The individual must notify the SRO provider if the service provider is unable to provide services.
(d) If a service provider is unable to provide services, an individual must:
  (1) implement the service back-up plan;
  (2) request a back-up service provider from the SRO provider; or
  (3) inform the SRO provider that services will not be needed.

Source Note: The provisions of this §265.14 adopted to be effective January 1, 2009, 33 TexReg 10510; transferred effective June 30, 2024, as published in the May 31, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 3933