RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION UNDER SUBCHAPTER.

In administering this subchapter, the commission shall ensure, on making a determination to transition services under Section 542.0201:

(1) that the commission is responsible for setting the minimum reimbursement rate paid to an ICF-IID services or group home provider under the integrated managed care system, including the staff rate enhancement paid to an ICF-IID services or group home provider;

(2) that an ICF-IID services or group home provider is paid not later than the 10th day after the date the provider submits a clean claim in accordance with the criteria the commission uses to reimburse an ICF-IID services or group home provider, as applicable;

(3) the establishment of an electronic portal through which an ICF-IID services or group home provider participating in the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program delivery model or the most appropriate integrated capitated managed care program delivery model, as appropriate, may submit long-term services and supports claims to any participating managed care organization; and

(4) that the consumer direction model is an available option for each individual with an intellectual or developmental disability who receives Medicaid benefits in accordance with this subchapter to achieve self-determination, choice, and control and that the individual or the individual's legally authorized representative has access to a comprehensive, facilitated, person-centered plan that identifies outcomes for the individual.