25518874, 65G-15.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25518874

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter:

STATE INSTITUTION CLAIMS PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

65G-15.001	Definitions
65G-15.002	Restitution Claims

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these new rules is to set forth the process in which claimants may request and receive restitution within a reasonable timeframe for medical injury and/or property damage caused by a resident who the Agency for Persons with Disabilities ("Agency") is responsible for monitoring while that person is a resident at an Agency state institution or developmental disabilities center. These rules will implement and interpret statutory changes pursuant to chapter 2021-131, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY:

The State Institution Claims Program ("Program") will make restitution to any claimant who suffers property damages and/or direct medical expenses for injuries caused by patients, typically referred to as residents, under the Agency’s supervision at its’ state-run institutions. The Agency’s state-run institutions include Tacachale, Sunland Center, the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (“DDDP”), and Pathways. Claimants will complete the claim form, incorporated in 65G-15.002, F.A.C., after which the Agency will provide a timely response and resolution.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.181(3), 393.501(1), F.S.

LAW:

402.181, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/3/2022 Vol. 48/23

COMMENTS:

From 2/3/2022 To 2/24/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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