The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-1.003, F.A.C., to update a form that is incorporated by reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-1.003Screening and Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-1.003, F.A.C., to update a form that is incorporated by reference.

SUMMARY: The “Adult Services Screening for Consideration for Community-Based Programs” form will be updated, and the “Due Process Rights” form, which is referenced in the “Adult Services Screening for Consideration for Community-Based Programs” form, will be incorporated.

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: 410.033, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 410.033, 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:

 

65C-1.003 Screening and Application.

(1) No change.

(2) If funding is not available to move an individual into the Home Care for Disabled Adults Program, the individual is screened by departmental staff using the Adult Services Screening for Consideration for Community-Based Programs, CF-AA 1022, October 2014 August 2004, and placed on the Home Care for Disabled Adults Waiting List or other Adult Services programmatic waiting list for the appropriate service that meets the need of the individual. The focus of the Adult Services Screening for Consideration for Community-Based Programs shall be on individuals who are at risk of nursing home placement and at risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Adult Services Screening for Consideration for Community-Based Programs is incorporated by reference and is available at www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXX.  Form CF/PI 140-43, Due Process Rights, July 2014, which is referenced in form CF-AA 1022, is incorporated by reference and is available at www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXX., without cost, from the Adult Services Program Office, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 410.033 FS. Law Implemented 410.033 FS. History–New 5-3-81, Formerly 10A-9.03, Amended 6-11-91, Formerly 10A-9.003, Amended 8-13-00, 1-23-05. Amended___.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Robert Anderson

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 1, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 6, 2019