EOHHS shall designate an ombudsperson to advocate for beneficiaries enrolled in a managed long-term-care arrangement. The ombudsperson shall advocate for beneficiaries through complaint and appeal processes and ensure that necessary healthcare services are provided. At the time of enrollment, a managed care organization must inform enrollees of the availability of the ombudsperson, including contact information.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 18, § 6.