Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-11-.12

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 560-X-11-.12 - Notification Procedures For Handicapped Individuals Eligible For EPSDT

(1) Hearing Impaired:

(a) Each recipient will be notified of services during a face-to-face verbal interview at which time an individual who communicates via sign language or other methods will be present if needed to pass information to the recipient.

(b) Written information will be given to both the recipient and the individual who communicates with him.

(2) Visually Impaired:

(a) Each recipient will be notified of services during a face-to-face interview, during which time an individual who can communicate with the recipient will be present, if needed, to pass information to him.

(b) The recipient will be given information in braille. Written information will be given to the individual who communicates with the recipient as well.

(3) Those Who Do Not Speak English:

(a) Each recipient will be notified of services during a face-to-face interview at which time an individual who communicates in the recipient's language will be present for interpretation.

(b) Written materials in Thai, Laotian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese languages are available and will given to recipients who speak these languages and may also be given to the interpreter for those who are illiterate.

Author: Laurie McEnery

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-11-.12

Rule effective October 1, 1982. Emergency rule effective December 1, 1986. Amended: Effective March 12, 1987. Emergency rule effective October 1, 1990. Amended: Effective February 13, 1991.

Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; State Plan; 42 C.F.R. §441.56.