The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure compliance with Chapter 2024-14, Laws of Florida, which amended section 393.065, Florida Statutes. Specifically, the proposed amendments to the Rule modify the application for ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65G-4.016Application Process

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure compliance with Chapter 2024-14, Laws of Florida, which amended section 393.065, Florida Statutes. Specifically, the proposed amendments to the Rule modify the application for eligibility, incorporated by reference therein, will make the application clearer and earlier to complete. Furthermore, the Rule is being updated to follow the timeframe provided for in the amended statue describing the deadlines by which the Agency must make an eligibility determination.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The application for eligibility and the timeframe by which a determination for eligibility for Agency services must be made.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 393.065, 393.066, 393.501, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.065, 393.066, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Brett Taylor, Deputy General Counsel, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone], [e-mail].

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