(1) This subchapter specifies requirements applicable to provision of developmental disability program services. These rules are in addition to requirements generally applicable to Medicaid providers as otherwise provided in state and federal statute, rules, regulations, and policies.

(2) A contractor who contracts to provide developmental disabilities services funded by the developmental disabilities program must employ, in the provision of services to persons eligible for those services, staff who are able to demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the persons that the contractors serve.

(3) A contractor who contracts to provide developmental disabilities services is subject to this subchapter.

(4) A contractor providing transportation services, that are also available to the general public, who contracts with the department only to provide transportation services is not subject to this subchapter.