Section R. 330.2022 - Waiver of minimum servicesRule 2022.
(1) If a community mental health board cannot ensure minimum services to all age groups, the board shall request a waiver of type or scope of services, or both, from the director of the department. Emergency intervention services to all age groups shall not be waived. The board shall initiate a waived type or scope of service within 24 months after the date application for a waiver is approved, contingent upon the availability of funds. This may be accomplished with the cooperation of another board or boards. To the extent fiscally possible, the board shall make arrangements for referral of those residents needing a waived service and for follow-up and continuity of care services in order that residents of the service area may obtain minimum direct services during the waived period.(2) An application for waiver of specific types or scopes of minimum services shall be included in the proposed program and budget request.(3) An application for waiver shall include all of the following:(a) The types or scopes of services to be waived.(b) The justification for a waiver, in detail.(c) A description of the services to be waived.(d) A description of the manner in which waived services may be provided by the end of the waiver period, including plans and dates for their initiation.(e) A description and plan as to how the residents of the service area may receive waived minimum services during the waiver period. Plans shall include arrangements for referral, follow-up, and continuity of care.Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.2022