The Department intends to amend 65A-2.036, F.A.C., Optional State Supplementation Base Provider Rates and Program Standards, to update the monthly income eligibility standards for optional state supplementation.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Economic Self-Sufficiency Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65A-2.036:Optional State Supplementation Base Provider Rates and Program Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend 65A-2.036, F.A.C., Optional State Supplementation Base Provider Rates and Program Standards, to update the monthly income eligibility standards for optional state supplementation.

SUMMARY: The monthly income eligibility standards for optional state supplementation and base provider rates will be updated.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.212(7), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.212, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65A-2.036 Optional State Supplementation Base Provider Rates and Program Standards.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Optional State Supplementation Program Financial Standards. Optional State Supplementation Program financial standards are subject to Florida legislative appropriations and federal cost-of-living adjustments.

(a) The monthly income eligibility standard for residents of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Adult Family Care Homes (AFCHs) and, except as specified in paragraph (b), below, Mental Health Residential Treatment Facilities (MHRTFs) is

$861.40 $849.40.

(b) The monthly income eligibility standard for residents of MHRTFs that do not meet the criteria for enrollment as qualified Medicaid providers of Assistive Care Services (ACS), and for individuals with coverage under subsections 65A-2.033(3) and (4), F.A.C., is $968.00 $956.00.

(c) No change.

(4) Optional State Supplementation Base Provider Rates. Optional State Supplementation base provider rates are subject to Florida legislative appropriations and federal cost-of-living adjustments.

(a) For ALFs, AFCHs and, except as specified in paragraph (b), below, MHRTFs, the monthly base provider rate is $807.40 $795.40 and is inclusive of room and board only.

(b) For MHRTFs that do not meet the criteria for enrollment as qualified Medicaid providers of ACS, and for the individuals covered under subsections 65A-2.033(3) and (4), F.A.C., the monthly base provider rate is $968.00 $956.00 and is inclusive of room, board and personal care.

(5) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 409.212(7) FS. Law Implemented 409.212 FS. History–New 1-1-77, Amended 9-27-79, 10-7-80, 9-29-81, 9-29-82, 10-31-83, 11-28-83, 9-30-84, 10-1-85, Formerly 10C-2.36, Amended 1-1-87, 2-9-88, 11-6-88, 2-16-89, 3-1-90, 1-27-91, 2-19-95, Formerly 10C-2.036, Amended 1-27-99, 12-16-01, 5-14-02, 11-26-18, 6-30-19, Amended____________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Suzann Fauci

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chad Poppell

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 14, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 22, 2020