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Notice: 8157329

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Health Access and Tobacco

Chapter:

BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY PROGRAM (BSCIP) GENERAL PROGRAM AND CENTRAL REGISTRY

Overview

RULE:

64I-1.001	Definitions
64I-1.002	Ineligibility, Eligibility and Closure
64I-1.003	Services
64I-1.004	Scope of Services
64I-1.005	Transitional Living Facility (TLF) Services (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The Department of Health, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program is proposing revisions to its current rules and proposing three additional rules under Chapter 64I, F.A.C. The purpose of the proposed revisions and new rules is to the clarify and add statute and rule definitions; address eligibility for and closure from the program; define services of the program; develop an order of selection; and to define services provided by a transitional living facility and requirements they must meet prior to providing services.

SUMMARY:

Proposed changes to Rule 64I-1.001, F.A.C., will provide clear and understandable definitions of terms used in Sections 381.73-.79, F.S., and Rules 64I-1.001-1.004, F.A.C. In addition, technical revisions to the rule are proposed to capitalize defined terms, use established statutory abbreviations, and to correct the name of the program. Proposed changes to Rule 64I-1.002, F.A.C., will eliminate language relating to services and will focus on eligibility for and closure from the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program. The proposed changes will assist the program in closing individuals’ cases that should be served by the state vocational rehabilitation program and will assist the program in determining eligibility for individuals who have previously received services from the program. Proposed Rule 64I-1.003, F.A.C., will define to whom services can be provided by the Department. In addition, the proposed rule will clearly define what services the Department will not provide. Department staff will have specific guidelines on determining what services can be purchased and who is eligible to receive them. Services will only be provided to individuals who have been determined eligible for the program and to applicants only to the extent necessary to determine eligibility. In addition, the Department will not purchase specific services for individuals being served by the Department. Proposed Rule 64I-1.004, F.A.C., will develop an order of selection in the event the Department is unable to purchase services for all eligible individuals due to budget shortfall. The proposed rule also ensures that all eligible individuals will continue to receive case management services in the event the Department is unable to purchase services. Proposed Rule 64I-1.005, F.A.C., requires that transitional living facilities will serve only those individuals who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury as defined by Section 381.745, F.S., and sets forth requirements a transitional living facility must meet prior to providing services. Transitional living facilities must satisfactorily receive designation from the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program after undergoing a survey. In addition, transitional living facilities must obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

381.011 FS.

LAW:

381.75, 381.76, 381.79, 400.805 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/22/2010 Vol. 36/03

COMMENTS:

From 1/22/2010 To 2/12/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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