(a) In this section, "Section 1915(c) waiver program" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001, Government Code.
(b) The department shall perform a utilization review of services in all Section 1915(c) waiver programs. The utilization review must include, at a minimum, reviewing program recipients' levels of care and any plans of care for those recipients that exceed service level thresholds established in the applicable waiver program guidelines.