Sec. 9. (a) On or before January 1, 2021, the division of mental health and addiction shall develop a comprehensive appeals process under the mental health and addiction forensic treatment services program when a corrective action plan is required.
(b) The appeals process described in subsection (a) must reserve the right to restrict ongoing treatment and referrals of new clients in cases of alleged abuse or neglect, filing false claims, providing false information, or waste. In all other cases, conscious effort should be made to ensure the maintained continuity of care of clients by allowing providers to continue to offer services while the corrective action plan is being completed.