Section 65G-11.003 - Preenrollment Category Placement Procedure(1) The Agency shall assign a preenrollement category to each individual on a preenrollement category upon adoption of this rule by using information from the current needs assessment and the Questionnaire for Situational Information (QSI), version 4.0, and the Wait list Prioritization Checklist. Additionally, the Agency will also request information about: 1) identification of the current caregiver,2) demographic information of the caregiver,3) medical circumstances or other circumstances of the caregiver that prevent the caregiver from providing care, and4) the availability of other caregiver.(2) The Agency will notify each individual/guardian on a preenrollement category in writing of the individual's assigned preenrollment category and eligibility determination date. The individual/guardian may submit documentation to the area office if there is a need for the category assignment to be reconsidered. Upon review of the information provided, the Agency will notify the individual in writing within 15 working days, of the reconsideration decision.(3) At any time during the year, the individual can request a reevaluation to move to another category by submitting to the area office a written request with the required documentation as specified for each category.(4) The individual, family or guardian must ensure that accurate address and phone contact information is provided to the area staff and must notify the area office at any time this information changes.(5) Individuals will be removed from the preenrollement category and the individual's Agency record will be closed if the individual:(a) Becomes domiciled in another state;(b) Becomes ineligible for APD and the waiver, or(c) Cannot be contacted or located over a 60 calendar day period using the information provided to the area office staff. The individual can reapply for APD services at any time.(6) The Agency shall provide regular communication to the individuals on a preenrollement category and their parents/guardians/family members regarding possible resources in the community or other government programs, and the ongoing activities of the Agency.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65G-11.003
Rulemaking Authority 393.065(7) FS. Law Implemented 393.065(5) FS.