To clarify that the formation of a Medicaid Waiver Service Agreement (“MWSA”) between the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) and Qualified Organizations is voluntary, and that formation of a MWSA is separate ....  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    Agency for Persons with Disabilities

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    65G-14.001Definitions

    65G-14.002Qualifications

    65G-14.004Qualified Organization Duties and Responsibilities – Oversight of Support Coordinators

    65G-14.005Disciplinary Action

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify that the formation of a Medicaid Waiver Service Agreement (“MWSA”) between the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) and Qualified Organizations is voluntary, and that formation of a MWSA is separate and distinct from Agency approval of a Qualified Organization. To simplify the disciplinary chart to make it easier to understand and less redundant. To make the application process easier by allowing the Agency to accept official transcripts directly from the educational entity and removes the requirement that transcripts must be sealed. Requires the Agency to no longer recognize a Qualified Organizations that are no longer active after a certain period.

    SUMMARY: Defining the Medicaid Waiver Service Agreement (“MWSA”) as a voluntary contract between the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) and the provider, as described in section 409.907(2), F.S.; removing the incorporation of the Support Coordinator Dual Employment Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement Attachment, APD Form 65G-14.004 A; removing any reference to the MWSA between and Qualified Organization and the Agency; removing the incorporation of Qualified Organization Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement, APD Form 65G-14.002 B; removing the termination of a MWSA from the disciplinary chart; removing redundant violations from the disciplinary chart; updating the Qualified Organization Application, APD Form 65G-14.002 A, to allow for electronic verification of college transcripts; removing Qualified Organizations after it ceases to provided services for 180 days.

    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.

    A summary of the agency’s SERC based on s. 120.541(2), F.S., includes: the rules have an adverse impact on small business but are not likely to increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of each rule; these rules are necessary to clearly and consistently implement section 393.0663, Florida Statutes, lest the Agency be found to be operating under an unadopted rule; given the statutory requirements, the Agency determined the amendments to these rule does not have an adverse impact on economic growth, private sector job creation or employment, private sector investment, business competitiveness, productivity, or innovation, nor do they increase regulatory costs, including transactional costs, in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year or in excess of $1 million in the aggregate within five years after the implementation of the amendments to these rules.

    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: A SERC Checklist and SERC were prepared by the Agency to determine the need for legislative ratification. Based on this information at the time of the analysis, summarized above, and pursuant to section 120.541, Fla. Stat., the rules will not require legislative ratification because costs will not be in excess of $1 million in the aggregate within 5 years after the implementation of the rules.

    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: 393.0662, 393.0663, 393.501, F.S.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.063, 393.0662, 393.0663, F.S.

    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: Brett Taylor, Senior Attorney, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 410-1309, brett.taylor@apdcares.org.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    65G-14.001 Definitions.

    (1) through (7) No change.

    (8) “Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook” or “iBudget Handbook” refers to the handbook incorporated by reference in Rule 59G-13.070, F.A.C. “Employee” means a person who works in the service of an employer, the Qualified Organization, in a relationship in which the employer has the right to control the details of his or her job performance, as opposed to an independent contractor.

    (9) “Employee” means a person who works in the service of an employer, the Qualified Organization, in a relationship in which the employer has the right to control the details of his or her job performance, as opposed to an independent contractor. “Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook” or “iBudget Handbook” refers to the handbook incorporated by reference in Rule 59G-13.070, F.A.C.

    (10) through (13) No change.

    (14) “Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement” or “MWSA” means the voluntary contract as described in section 409.907, F.S., between the Agency and providers of Medicaid Waiver services to Agency clients, as defined in Section 393.063(7), F.S.

    (15) through (25) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 393.0662(7), (15), 393.0663(5), 393.501(1), F.S. Law Implemented 393.063, 393.0662, 393.0663(2), 393.063, F.S. History–New 7-1-21, Amended _______.

    65G-14.002 Qualifications.

    (1) through (3) No change.

    (4) Approval, Denial, or Closure of Applications.

    (a) and (b) No change.

    (c) If the Agency receives an incomplete application, the Agency will notify the applicant within 30 days of receipt. The applicant will have up to 45 calendar days from the date of the notice to submit the documentation, information, or make any corrections designated in the notice. If the applicant does not complete the application within 45 days of the notice, the application must be closed by the Agency. After an application is closed, all documentation and information submitted will no longer be considered, and a new complete application must be submitted for consideration by the Agency. The closure of an application is not Agency action. The closure of an application will not be considered substantively by the Agency in any subsequent application.

    (5) Once the Agency approves a Qualified Organization, the two entities shall sign a MWSA. The Qualified Organization Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement, APD Form 65G-14.002 B, effective July 1, 2021, incorporated here by reference, is available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12651. If the Qualified Organization intends to operate in multiple Regions, the applicant must indicate such in the application. The region in which the applicant submits the application will be considered the applicant’s Home Region, which must be a region in which it provides services. The applicant and Agency representative in the Home Region will sign the Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement.

    (6) No change.

    (7)(a) Each Qualified Organization may only hire a Support Coordinator as an employee pursuant to this paragraph and Section 393.0663(1) and (2), F.S., (2020) and not as an independent contractor.

    (b) and (c) No change.

    (8) Renewal. Each Qualified Organization’s MWSA must be renewed at least every five (5) years.

    (a) The Qualified Organization must request renewal from the Regional Office at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current MWSA. The failure to request renewal at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current MWSA shall be considered a violation and may result in disciplinary action as described in Rule 65G-14.005, F.A.C.

    (b) The Qualified Organization must submit the following documents to the pertinent Regional Office to request renewal:

    1. The current signed MWSA;

    2. The declaration page of general/professional liability insurance;

    3. Proof of level 2 background screening; and

    4. Local criminal records check.

    (c) Failure to request renewal prior to expiration of the MWSA will require the Qualified Organization to submit a new application in accordance with subsection (2) of this rule.

    (8)(9) Failure to demonstrate compliance with section 393.0663, F.S., this rule chapter, and the iBudget Handbook shall will result in disciplinary action as described in Rule 65G-14.005, F.A.C., including denying renewal of the MWSA.

    (9) If a Qualified Organization does not provide any Agency approved support coordinator or consultant services under the Waiver for 180 consecutive days, then it shall no longer be recognized as a Qualified Organization under section 393.0663, F.S.

    (10) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 393.0662(7), (15), 393.0663(5), 393.501(1), F.S. Law Implemented 393.063, 393.0662, 393.0663(2), 393.063, F.S. History–New 7-1-21, Amended _______.

     

    65G-14.004 Qualified Organization Duties and Responsibilities – Oversight of Support Coordinators.

    Qualified Organization Duties and Responsibilities – Oversight of Support Coordinators (1) Each Qualified Organization must comply with all requirements identified in Section 393.0663, F.S., which includes ensuring that all Support Coordinator staff have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to competently provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Each Qualified Organization must maintain and enforce standards and procedures to ensure that its Support Coordinators are complying with their duties and responsibilities as described in Chapter 393, F.S.; Division 65G, F.A.C.; the iBudget Handbook, and, if applicable, the CDC+ Handbook, including ensuring its Support Coordinators timely request renewal of their MWSA in accordance with the procedures established in subsection 65G-14.002(8), F.A.C. Qualified Organizations are responsible for promptly addressing complaints/compliance issues regarding its Support Coordinators’ performance.

    (2) through (4) No change.

    (5)(a) The Qualified Organization must ensure that any Support Coordinator who pursues dual employment complies with the iBudget Handbook requirements pertaining to dual employment, including ensuring the Support Coordinator remains in compliance with the approved dual employment plan and timely addressing any performance and availability issues.

    (b) The Qualified Organization must sign and maintain the Support Coordinator Dual Employment Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement Attachment, APD Form 65G-14.004 A, effective July 1, 2021, incorporated here by reference, and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12653.

    (c) The Support Coordinator Dual Employment MWSA Attachment must also be executed and maintained whenever any Support Coordinator employed by the Qualified Organization proposes to change his or her dual employment.

    (6) through (11) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 393.0662(7), (15), 393.0663(5), 393.501(1), F.S. Law Implemented 393.063, 393.0662, 393.0663(2), 393.063, F.S. History–New 7-1-21, Amended _______.

    65G-14.005 Disciplinary Action.

    (1) through (2) No change.

    (3) If a Qualified Organization wishes to voluntarily relinquish the MWSA at a time when no investigation has been initiated against the Qualified Organization, no investigation against the Qualified Organization is anticipated, and no disciplinary action is pending, and the Qualified Organization is not under any current restrictions or obligations by the Agency, the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”), the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”), or any other state agency, then the Qualified Organization’s request for voluntary relinquishment may be acted upon by staff without further action by the Agency. In such a case, the voluntary relinquishment shall not be considered action against the Qualified Organization as that term is used in Section 393.0663(4), F.S.

    (3)(4) If a Qualified Organization wishes to voluntarily relinquish its authorization to provide support coordination services, a MWSA, but the Qualified Organization is currently under any of the constraints set forth in subsection (3), above, then the Qualified Organization may do so relinquish the MWSA only with the approval of the Agency. If the voluntary relinquishment is accepted by the Agency at the time an investigation is underway, or is anticipated, or when a disciplinary action is in progress, the Agency shall continue to follow through with any determination that a violation has occurred or that the disciplinary action in progress has not been completed, and shall consider such information with any future application to operate as a Qualified Organization then the acceptance of the voluntary relinquishment of the MWSA shall be considered action against the Qualified Organization as that term is used in Section 393.0663(4), F.S., and shall be reported as such by the Agency.

    (4)(5) The Agency may impose more than one type of disciplinary action if it appears necessary to achieve compliance or protect the health, safety, and welfare of Agency clients. For purposes of the following chart, “termination” refers to with cause termination. The ranges of penalties are as follows:

    Violation

    First Offense

    Additional Offense(s)

    (a) Failure to employ four or more support coordinators.

    (Section 393.0663(2)(b)1., F.S., and subsection 65G-14.002(7), F.A.C.)

    Moratorium on new client assignments until minimum requirements are met. If the QO does not meet the minimum WSC requirements within 90 days, MWSA termination.

    Moratorium on new client assignments, fine up to $100 per day, and/or MWSA termination.

    (b) Failure of any directors, supervisors, owners, operators, and managers who directly oversee the operations of any Qualified Organization in the State of Florida to have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.002(3)(a), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine per occurrence up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine per occurrence up to $1,000, and/or MWSA termination.

    (c) Failure of any directors, supervisors, operators, and managers who directly oversee Support Coordinators in the State of Florida to complete Level 1 Training as described in Rule 65G-10.004, F.A.C., regardless of whether they are Support Coordinators.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.002(3)(b), F.A.C.)

    Fine per occurrence up to $500.

    Fine per occurrence up to $1,000, and/or MWSA termination.

    (d) Failure of any director, supervisor, operator, or manager who directly oversees Support Coordinators in the State of Florida to attend a minimum of six (6) monthly support coordinator meetings with Agency staff each year, including at least one meeting in each region served by that particular director, supervisor, operator, or manager.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.002(3)(c), F.A.C.)

    Fine per occurrence up to $500.

    Fine per occurrence up to $1,000, and/or MWSA termination.

    (e) Failure to request renewal of Medicaid Waiver Service Agreement at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current Medicaid Waiver Service Agreement or failure to submit all required documentation with the request.

    (Paragraphs 65G-14.002(8)(a)-(b), F.A.C.)

    Moratorium on new client assignments and/or MWSA termination or nonrenewal.

    Moratorium on new client assignments and/or MWSA termination or nonrenewal.

    (f) Failure to report to the Agency a violation of ethical or professional conduct by Support Coordinators employed by that organization within seven (7) calendar days.

    (Section 393.0663(3)(a), F.S., and paragraphs 65G-14.003(1)(a), (b), (c), (f), (h), and (i), 65G-14.003(2), and 65G-14.0041(4), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500 per violation.

    Fine up to $2,000 per violation and/or termination of MWSA.

    (e)(g) Failure to report to the Agency a violation of ethical or professional conduct by Support Coordinators employed by that organization within seven (7) calendar days.

    (Section 393.0663(3)(a), F.S., and paragraphs 65G-14.003(1)(d), (e), (g), (j), (k), (l), and (m), 65G-14.003(2), and 65G-14.0041(4), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $250 per violation.

    Fine up to $1,000 per violation and/or termination of MWSA.

    (f)(h) Failure to report any violation that could cause a client’s physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired to the Agency within 24 hours of discovering the violation.

    (Subsection 65G-14.003(1), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan that includes re-training on zero tolerance and reporting requirements and/or fine up to $1,000 per violation.

    Corrective Action Plan that includes re-training on zero tolerance and reporting requirements, fine up to $2,000 per violation, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (g)(i) Failure to immediately report abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of a client to the Florida Abuse Hotline in compliance with Sections 415.1034 and 39.201, F.S.

    (subsection 65G-14.003(2), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan that includes re-training on zero tolerance and reporting requirements and/or a fine up to $1,000 per violation.

    Corrective Action Plan that includes re-training on zero tolerance and reporting requirements, a fine up to $2,000 per violation, and/or MWSA termination.

    (h)(j) Failure to include all required information in any report to the Agency as required by subsection 14.003(2), F.A.C.

    (Rule 65G-14.003(2), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan.

    Corrective Action Plan and fine up to $100 per occurrence.

    (i)(k) Failure to maintain an active and accurate roster within the Clearinghouse to ensure all Support Coordinators have active and eligible level II background screenings.

    (Subsection 65G-14.003(3), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, and/or fine up to $250.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine of up to $500 per person, per day, and/or MWSA termination.

    (j)(l) Failure to ensure that all Support Coordinators complete level II background screening upon hire and maintain eligible status within the Clearinghouse in accordance with Section 393.0655 and Chapter 435, F.S.

    (Subsection 65G-14.003(3), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan that includes retraining on Background Screening requirements, and/or fine up to $500 per person, per day.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $1,000 per person, per day, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (k)(m) Failure to provide each client or, if applicable, his or her legal representative, with an invitation to take a client satisfaction survey during each client’s annual support plan meeting.

    (Section 393.0663(3)(b), F.S., and subsection 65G-14.003(5), F.A.C.)

    Fine up to $100 per occurrence.

    Fine up to $250 per occurrence.

    (l)(n) Failure to maintain and enforce standards and procedures to ensure that its Support Coordinators are complying with their duties and responsibilities as described in Chapter 393, F.S.; Division 65G, F.A.C.; the iBudget Handbook, and, if applicable, the CDC+ Handbook.

    (Sections 393.0663(2)(b)2.-9., F.S., and subsection 65G-14.004(1), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $500 per occurrence, and/or moratorium on new client assignments.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $1,000 per occurrence, moratorium on new client assignments, and/or MWSA termination.

    (m)(o) Failure to promptly address complaints/compliance issues regarding Support Coordinators’ performance.

    (Subsection 65G-14.004(1), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan with a moratorium on new client assignments for the specified Support Coordinator until complaint(s) is remediated, fine up to $2,000, and/or termination of the MWSA.

    (n)(p) Failure to submit documentation to the appropriate Regional Office(s) upon the Agency’s request or making a material change to any of the documents described in subsection 65G-14.004(2), F.A.C.

    (Paragraphs 65G-14.004(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $100.

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500.

    (o)(q) Failure to submit and maintain initial and/or updated dual employment forms for a Support Coordinator.

    (Paragraphs 65G-14.004(5)(b)-(c), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan.

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $100 per day until plan is submitted.

    (p)(r) Failure to ensure that any Support Coordinator who is dually employed complies with the approved dual employment plan.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.004(5)(a), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, potential moratorium on new client assignments, and/or fine up to $500 per occurrence.

    Moratorium on new client assignments, fine up to $1,000 per occurrence, and/or termination of the MWSA.

    (q)(s) Failure to timely submit information relating to a Support Coordinator’s vacancy in excess of 30 calendar days to the appropriate Regional Office.

    (Subsection 65G-14.004(7), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and potential moratorium on new client assignments.

    Fine up to $1,000 per occurrence and potential moratorium on new client assignments.

    (r)(t) Failure to ensure that its Support Coordinators timely complete all required training in accordance with the iBudget Handbook and Chapter 65G-10, F.A.C., including maintaining documentation to validate successful completion.

    (Sections 393.0663(2)(b)10.-11., F.S., and paragraphs 65G-14.004(8)(a)-(b), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan.

    Corrective Action Plan and a fine up to $500 per occurrence.

    (s)(u) Failure to ensure all Support Coordinators comply with all incident reporting requirements articulated in Chapters 415 and 39, F.S., and subsection 65G-2.010(5), F.A.C.

    (Subsection 65G-14.004(9), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, and/or fine up to $100.

    Corrective Action Plan and fine up to $500 per occurrence.

    (t)(v) The Qualified Organization misrepresented or omitted any material fact in any documentation submitted to the Agency.

    (Subsection 65G-14.004(10), F.A.C.)

    Fine up to $1,000 per occurrence and/or MWSA termination.

    Fine up to $5,000 per occurrence and/or MWSA termination.

    (u)(w) Failure to maintain and enforce an approved professional code of ethics applicable to all its Support Coordinators.

    (Subsection 65G-14.0041(1), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, a fine per violation up to $1,000, and/or a moratorium on new client assignments.

    Corrective Action Plan with a fine per violation up to $5,000, a moratorium on new client assignments, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (v)(x) Failure to report to the Agency a violation of the code of ethics by any Support Coordinator(s) employed by that organization.

    (Subsection Subparagraph 65G-14.0041(2)(a)7., (c), (j)6.-7., F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, a fine per violation up to $500, and/or a moratorium on new client assignments.

    Corrective Action Plan with a fine per violation up to $1,000, a moratorium on new client assignments, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (y) Failure to report to the Agency a violation of the code of ethics by any Support Coordinator(s) employed by that organization.

    (Subparagraphs 65G-14.0041(2)(a)1.-6. and 8., (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)1.-5., F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $250.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine per violation up to $500, a moratorium on new client assignments, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (w)(z) Failure to include all required provisions articulated in paragraphs 65G-14.0041(2)(a)-(i), F.A.C., in a code of ethics that was modified after it was approved.

    (Subsection 65G-14.0041(2), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan.

    Corrective Action Plan and/or moratorium on new client assignments.

    (x)(aa) Failure to comply with any requirement articulated in subsection 65G-14.0041(3), F.A.C., regarding making available and reviewing the approved code of ethics with the client or, if applicable, legal representative on an annual basis or immediately upon request.

    (Subsection 65G-14.0041(3), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, and/or a fine per violation up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan with a fine per violation up to $2,500, a moratorium on new client assignments, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (y)(bb) Failure to maintain or enforce an approved disciplinary process in accordance with Rule 65G-14.0042, F.A.C.

    (Subsections 65G-14.0042(1)-(4), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan, a fine per violation up to $1,000 and/or a moratorium on new client assignments.

    Corrective Action Plan with a fine per violation up to $5,000, a moratorium on new client assignments, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (z)(cc) Failure to fully implement an approved Corrective Action Plan within the timeframes described therein.

    (Subsection 65G-14.0042(5), F.A.C.)

    Fine up to $1,000 per day.

    Fine up to $2,000 per day, moratorium on new client assignments, or termination of MWSA.

    (aa)(dd) Failure to implement an Agency-approved mentoring program.

    (Section 393.0663(2)(b)12., F.S., and subsections 65G-14.0043(1) and (3), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $1,000 per occurrence.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $5,000 per occurrence, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (bb)(ee) Allowing a mentee to perform WSC duties without a mentor.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.0043(1)(c), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan, Fine up to $2,500, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (cc)(ff) Designating a mentor who does not meet the minimum qualifications.

    (Paragraph 65G-14.0043(4)(d), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $750 per occurrence.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $4,000 per occurrence, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (gg) For a Qualified Organization that intends to provide CDC+ consultation services, failure to include requirements described in subsection 65G-14.0043(5), F.A.C., in its mentoring program.

    (Subsection 65G-14.0043(6), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $2,500, and/or termination of MWSA.

    (dd)(hh) Failure to comply with requirements pertaining to completion of the mentoring program.

    (Paragraphs 65G-14.0043(10)(a)-(c), F.A.C.)

    Corrective Action Plan and/or fine up to $500.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $2,000, or termination of MWSA.

    (ee)(ii) Failure to comply with any other applicable laws or rules.

    (Section 393.0663(3)(c), F.S.)

    Corrective Action Plan, a fine per violation up to $1,000 and/or a moratorium on new client assignments.

    Corrective Action Plan, fine up to $5,000, and/or termination of MWSA.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Lynne Daw

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Barbara Palmer

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 08/24/2022

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 09/01/2022