1. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Marketing and Development
2. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from PARC, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from HDC, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from SCARC, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Bishop Grady Villas, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Attain, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from M.A.R.C., Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from St. Augustine Group Homes, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from CCARC, Inc. dba Key Training Center (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Quest, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Florida Mentor (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Central Florida Group Homes, LLC (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Primrose Center, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Duvall Homes, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Palm Beach Habilitation Center, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Cerebral Palsy Adult Home, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from ARC Marion, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from ARC Broward, (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from United Cerebral Palsy of Broward, Palm Beach and Mid-Coast Counties, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with person with a developmental disability. Successfully completed college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours in special education, mental health, counseling, guidance, social work or health and rehabilitative services can substitute for the required experience. Direct service providers hired by the licensee prior to the adoption date of this rule shall be exempt from this requirement. A violation of this paragraph shall constitute a Class III violation.”
Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver of the rule relating to the hiring of direct service providers with one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with a developmental disability or successful completion of college, vocational or technical training. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments within 14 days after the publication of this notice. Comments received will be made part of the record regarding the petition for rule waiver.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On November 7, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Quality Neighborhood Groceries Inc. located in Pensacola. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 42/218 on November 8, 2016. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on November 23, 2016. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located within Montage Salon & Gallery (2040 N 12th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504), are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Quality Neighborhood Groceries Inc. and/or Montage Salon & Galley changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Attain Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Attain Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-55 and 2-56, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Intensive Behavior), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation intensive behavior services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Attain Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Florida Mentor. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Florida Mentor. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Florida Mentor. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-55 and 2-56, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Intensive Behavior), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation intensive behavior services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy of Broward, Palm Beach and Mid-Coast Counties, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy of Broward, Palm Beach and Mid-Coast Counties, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, MacDonald Training Center, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Quest, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Quest, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Quest, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Quest, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-55 and 2-56, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Intensive Behavior), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation intensive behavior services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, CCARC, Inc. d/b/a Key Training Center. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability; or at least 120 hours of direct services to recipients with complex behavior problems, as defined in APD’s Rule 65G-4.010(3)(b), F.A.C. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, St. Augustine Group Homes, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Monroe Association for Remarcable Citizens. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Monroe Association for Remarcable Citizens. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-19, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing companion services to have at least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with recipients having developmental disabilities. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Monroe Association for Remarcable Citizens. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, PARC, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability; or at least 120 hours of direct services to recipients with complex behavior problems, as defined in APD’s Rule 65G-4.010(3)(b), F.A.C. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, SCARC, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Community Resource Network of Florida, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Community Resource Network of Florida, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-19, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing companion services to have at least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with recipients having developmental disabilities. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, The Human Development Center, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, The Human Development Center, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-19, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing companion services to have at least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with recipients having developmental disabilities. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Sunrise Community, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Sunrise Community, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Sunrise Community, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Central Florida Group Homes, LLC. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-55 and 2-56, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Intensive Behavior), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation intensive behavior services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Central Florida Group Homes, LLC. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Suncoast New Options. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Primrose Center, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Palm Beach Habilitation Center, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. d/b/a ARC Broward. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, WORC, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Advocacy Resource Center Marion, Inc. d/b/a ARC Marion, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Duvall Homes, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Cerebral Palsy Adult Home, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Cerebral Palsy Adult Home, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-19, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing companion services to have at least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with recipients having developmental disabilities. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Bishop Grady Villas. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-18, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing personal support services to have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Sunrise Community, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring agencies to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child care setting, or experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-51 and 2-52, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Behavior Focused), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation behavior focus services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Sunrise Community of Polk County, Inc. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-21, Qualifications for Residential Habilitation, requiring providers of standard residential habilitation services to hire direct care providers who have one year of experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities. Petitioner also seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 2-47, Who Can Provide Residential Habilitation (Standard), requiring direct care staff providing residential habilitation services in a licensed residential facility to have one year of experience providing direct services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, child care setting, or working with persons who have a developmental disability. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
- Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, Bishop Grady Villas. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”) applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services who are enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program and requires that all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2015 (“Handbook”). Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of limited provisions of the Rule, which incorporates the Handbook by reference. Petitioner seeks a variance from or waiver of the Handbook provision on page 1-19, Qualifications for Personal Supports, requiring providers and employees providing companion services to have at least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting, or in working with recipients having developmental disabilities. Interested persons or agencies may submit written comments on the Petition within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice.
3. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Commission on Ethics
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- American Consulting Professionals - Deborah Turner
- You are invited to attend and participate in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven public hearing for a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Re-evaluation for proposed improvements to US 92 (SR 600) in Hillsborough County, Florida. This public hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to provide comments concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of widening US 92 (SR 600) from east of I-4 to east of County Line Road, a distance of approximately 18 miles.
Department representatives will be available during an informal open house portion of the public hearing to answer questions and discuss the project. Following the informal portion of the public hearing, FDOT representatives will begin the formal presentation, which will provide an opportunity for attendees to make oral public comments. After the formal portion of the hearing, the informal open house will resume. See specific times listed above for the two session options. Please note the time differences. Draft project documents and other project related materials will be displayed, and a PowerPoint presentation will run continuously during the open house at both sessions.
A court reporter will be available to receive comments in a one-on-one setting. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by mailing them to Kirk Bogen, Environmental Management Engineer, FDOT, District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive MS 7-500, Tampa, FL 33612-6456, or electronically to the project website at http://active.fdotd7studies.com/sr600/i4-to-county-line/. All exhibits or statements must be postmarked or emailed no later than Monday, December 19, 2016 to become part of the official public hearing record.
Draft project documents are available from November 8, 2016 to December 19, 2016 at the locations listed below and on the project website, http://active.fdotd7studies.com/sr600/garden-lane-to-county-line/.
• Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon Street, Plant City, FL 33563; (Business Hours: Mon–Thurs 10 am – 9 pm; Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm; Sun 1 pm – 5pm)
• Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Road, Seffner, FL 33584; (Business Hours: Mon 10 am – 8 pm; Tues 12 pm – 8 pm; Wed-Sat 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday Closed)
• FDOT District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612; (Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am–5 pm)
Comuníquese con nosotros
Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, o simplemente desea más información, por favor comuníquese con nosotros. Nuestra representante en español es:
Lilliam Escalera (lilliam.escalera@dot.state.fl.us) (813) 975-6455
Departamento de Transporte de la Florida – Distrito 7
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
; Session 1: Thursday, December 1, 2016
Open House: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Formal Presentation: 6:30 pm, followed by a public comment period.
Session 2: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Open House: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Formal Presentation: 7:00 pm, followed by a public comment period.
The same information will be shown at both sessions.
; Session 1:
HCC Trinkle Center
1206 N. Park Road
Plant City, Florida 33563
Session 2:
Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33610
- Session 1:
HCC Trinkle Center
1206 N. Park Road
Plant City, Florida 33563
Session 2:
Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33610
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- American Consulting Professionals - Deborah Turner
- U.S. 90 (State Road 10) Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study; Financial Project Identification Numbers: 220436-2-22-01 & 220436-3-22-01. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend and participate in a Corridor Analysis public meeting concerning the PD&E study for widening of U.S. 90 (State Road 10) from four to six lanes beginning at U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) in Escambia County and continuing to Glover Lane in Santa Rosa County, a length of approximately 11 miles. This meeting is being held to present the initial engineering and environmental analysis to date and give the public an opportunity to provide comments concerning proposed improvements. There will be no formal presentation; however, maps, drawings and other information will be on display. FDOT representatives will be available to answer questions.; Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., CST; Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
- Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
- Stanley Consultants, Inc.
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, is conducting an Alternatives Public Workshop for the SR 9 (I-95) at Northlake Boulevard Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The Alternatives Public Workshop is being held as part of a current Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study. This study is being conducted to evaluate proposed interchange improvements at I-95 and Northlake Boulevard and to provide documented information necessary for FDOT to reach a decision on the type, design, and location of the improvements. The project is being developed to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and achieve an acceptable level-of-service while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments.
Participants may review study information and discuss the study with FDOT staff during the meeting. These meetings provide interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the social, natural, cultural and physical impacts of the proposed improvements. You are invited to visit the study website at www.95northlake.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the meeting by contacting Scott Thurman, PE at 954-777-4135.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Scott Thurman, PE at 954-777-4135 at least 7 days before the meeting.
; Thursday, October 8, 2016; Marriot Hotel
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Finance Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- This is a quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan. Topics to be discussed include staff updates from the last quarter. A vote will be taken on chapter edits related to covered species.; December 6, 2016, 9am; Bryant Building, Room #272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
- Bryant Building, Room #272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
- Department of Health
- Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
- Board of Acupuncture
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Discussing and finalizing the Cabinet's Policy Impact Statement.; December 5, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm; City Centre, Conference Room B (3rd Floor), 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- City Centre, Conference Room B (3rd Floor), 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- Team Florida Marketing Program; November 29, 2016, 2:45 p.m.; Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. S. , Miramar Beach, FL 32550, Coral Ballroom D; Telephone Conference: 1(800)501-8979, Access Code: 3873240
- Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. S. , Miramar Beach, FL 32550, Coral Ballroom D; Telephone Conference: 1(800)501-8979, Access Code: 3873240
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Probable Cause Panel Meeting.
A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
; February 21, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; April 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; June 20, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; August 22, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; October 17, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; December 12, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
- Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Adoption and approval to file and certify with the Secretary of State under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, proposed amendments to Rule 12D-16.002, Index to Forms, incorporate changes to various value adjustment board forms to bring them into compliance with current administrative procedures, and remove an obsolete form, DR-455.; December 6, 2016, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet agenda on the department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/dor/rules/ before attending a meeting.
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet agenda on the department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/dor/rules/ before attending a meeting.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
- Quarterly meeting of the Board. General business matters to be discussed.; January 25, 2017, 9:00 am; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- Performance of 2016 financial audit.; January 25, 2017, 11:00 a.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- Quarterly meeting of the Board. General business matters to be discussed.; April 24, 2017, 1:00 p.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- Quarter meeting of the Board. General business matters to be discussed.; August 8, 2017, 1:00 p.m.; OMNI Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
- OMNI Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Approval for the Department to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule that schedules a public hearing on proposed amendments to rules in Chapter 12D-9, (Requirements For Value Adjustment Board in Administrative Reviews; Uniform Rules For Procedure For Hearings Before Value Adjustment Boards) about the value adjustment board proceedings based on JAPC findings during a review.; December 6, 2016, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet which begins at.9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://floridarevenue.com/dor/rules/ prior to attending a meeting.
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://floridarevenue.com/dor/rules/ prior to attending a meeting.
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- The purpose of this conference call is to finalize the Cancer Centers of Excellence Joint Committee's recommendations pertaining to the Cancer Centers of Excellence designation. The call may take place from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The time is currently being finalized, and another notice noting the cancelled time slots will be posted at a later date.; December 6, 2016 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- The purpose of this conference call is to finalize the Cancer Centers of Excellence Joint Committee's recommendations pertaining to the Cancer Centers of Excellence designation. The call may take place from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The time is currently being finalized, and another notice noting the cancelled time slots will be posted at a later date.; December 7, 2016, 11:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- The purpose of this conference call is to finalize the Cancer Centers of Excellence Joint Committee's recommendations pertaining to the Cancer Centers of Excellence designation. The call may take place from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The time is currently being finalized, and another notice noting the cancelled time slots will be posted at a later date.; December 9, 2016 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- Conference call number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 5311418626#
- Division of Children's Medical Services
- Department of Education
- Department of Management Services
4. Miscellaneous
- Department of Transportation