The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.005, F.A.C., to add exemption criteria pursuant to statutory changes during the 2017 legislative session to 408.036 (3), F.S.  

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    AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

    Certificate of Need

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    59C-1.005Certificate of Need Exemption Procedure

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.005, F.A.C., to add exemption criteria pursuant to statutory changes during the 2017 legislative session to 408.036 (3), F.S.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amendments to paragraph 59C-1.005 (6)(l), F.A.C. identify the necessary documentation an applicant must submit to be approved for the establishment of a new hospice through the Certificate of Need exemption process.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 408.034 (8) and 408.15 (8) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.036 (3) (4) FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

    DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Marisol Fitch, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, (850)412-4346. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Marisol Fitch, (850)412-4346, email: Marisol.fitch@ahca.myflorida.com.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Amendments to 59C-1.005 (6)(l) identify the necessary documentation an applicant must submit to be approved for the establishment of a new hospice through the Certificate of Need exemption process.
Purpose:
The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.005, F.A.C., to add exemption criteria pursuant to statutory changes during the 2017 legislative session to 408.036 (3), F.S.
Rulemaking Authority:
408.034 (8) and 408.15 (8) FS.
Law:
408.036 (3) (4) FS.
Contact:
Marisol Fitch, (850) 412-4346, email: Marisol.fitch@ahca.myflorida.com.
Related Rules: (1)
59C-1.005. Certificate of Need Exemption Procedure