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Notice: 9242274

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64I-1.005	Transitional Living Facility (TLF) Services (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The Department of Health, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program is proposing some revisions to the current definitions section that will clarify some statutory terms. In addition, the section on eligibility and services is now in two sections. One section addresses eligibility, ineligibility and closure, with the majority of the language retained from the previous rule, and some changes to clarify the materials that can be used to open a new case for a person previously served by the program. The other section addresses services, with the prohibitive majority of the language retained for the original rule. Finally, a new section is added to address services provided by transitional living facilities.

SUMMARY:

Proposed changes to Rule 64I-1.001, F.A.C., more precisely define “appropriate level of functioning in the community” to clarify this fundamental condition for case closure and confirm that the program does not purchase equipment that requires title. In addition, technical revisions to the rule are proposed to capitalize defined terms and to correct the name of the program. Proposed changes to Rule 64I-1.002, F.A.C., removes current 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., now contains the current language relating to services which define to whom services can be provided by the Department (See current Rule 64I-1.002, F.A.C.). Proposed Rule 64I-1.005, F.A.C., is new and confirms that transitional living facilities serve only those individuals who have sustained a brain or spinal cord injury as defined by Section 381.745, F.S., that transitional living facility services do not include long term care, and that transitional living facilities must obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities prior to providing services.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

381.0011, 400.805 FS.

LAW:

381.75, 381.76, 381.79, 400.805 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/15/2010 Vol. 36/41

COMMENTS:

From 10/15/2010 To 11/5/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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