Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Regular Requisition: Regular requisitions are created for request To Purchase Forms initiated by the Agency Warehouse or other Organizations as a need arises. Request To Purchase Forms should be completed in accordance with procedures for completing Request to Purchase Form i…

Reserved Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-4-28-.04

(1) The Division of Mental Retardation is established by the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (DMH/MR) Commissioner to operate under the supervision of an Associate Commissioner for Mental Retardation in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Ala. 1975, T…

The DMH/MR hereby adopts the regulations and standards of Title XIX of the Social Security Act, according to the 1983 (2000 renewal) Alabama State Medicaid Home and Community Based Care Waiver and the 2002 Alabama Living at Home Waiver, for those community programs providing habi…

(1) The purpose of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is to ensure that a continuum of services and supports based on identified individual needs, choices, and desires are developed, implemented, enhanced, and coordinated f…

The DDD provides a statewide service delivery system divided into geographic regions, all of which include a Regional Community Service office, Comprehensive Support Teams, and services contracted with public and private entities. (1) Regional Community Services is a major compon…

All intellectual disabilities services will be provided in accordance with the ADMH Standards, DDD Operational Guidelines and other federal funding source guidelines such as Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBS), and Community Standards for Services for Persons with Int…

Community service providers will maintain records on all individuals receiving services and/or supports in accordance with ADMH Standards, applicable state and federal programs and laws such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and Centers for M…

The DDD preserves the safety, protection, and well-being of all individuals receiving services through its certified community agencies, and will take appropriate action on any mistreatment, neglect, abuse or exploitation of those individuals. (1) The DDD maintains a Community In…

The DDD in partnership with its provider network and other stakeholder entities, will provide individuals of Alabama who have Intellectual Disabilities a systematic method of entry into its service delivery system. DDD, 310 entities, and other providers, engage in a comprehensive…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.07 Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.

The DDD's Regional Community Service offices, in conjunction with the appropriate 310 Entity and the individual's assigned support coordinator will assist qualified individuals, determined eligible for services by DDD, in locating, development, and/or administering services in ac…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.09 Amended: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 10/10/2019. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 02, Novemb…

The ADMH contracts directly with public and private entities and with individual service providers. Contracts adhere to the provisions of Alabama Act 881 and with Act 310. (1) Policies and Procedures of Contracted Service Providers, and Evidence of Effective Implementation in Pra…

(1) The DDD and its Regional Community Services Offices will monitor and provide technical assistance to contracted service providers to assure that individuals receive appropriate services, opportunities and support. This monitoring and technical assistance will be on-going but …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.12 Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 10/10/2019. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2020, eff. 1/14/2021. Repealed by Alabama Administrat…

Entities/providers that participate in the Medicaid Waiver programs for financial compensation must be enrolled as a provider of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, must meet any applicable certification requirements established by the ADMH, and must be under …

The AMA designates the ADMH as the entity authorized to determine individuals' eligibility for participation in the Medicaid HCBS Waivers. Within the ADMH, the oversight and monitoring of day-to-day operations of the Medicaid HCBS programs are conducted by the DDD through its Cen…

The ADMH shall assure that each individual and their guardian or legally authorized representative are given a freedom of choice of individuals or entities from which to receive services Freedom of choice of provider is an essential right of individuals and their families as requ…

(1) Section 38-9-8, Code of Ala. 1975, also known as "Shirley's Law,"provides for the establishment and maintenance of a registry by Department of Human Resources (DHR), listing the names of certain individuals and caregivers whereby a finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation h…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.01 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed August 31, 993; Effective November 9, 1993. Amended: Fil…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.02 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed August 31, 1993; effective November 9, 1993. Amended: Fi…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.03 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed November 23, 1993; Effective December 28, 1993. Repealed…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.04 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 200…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.05 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed August 31, 1993; effective November 9, 1993. Amended: Fi…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.06 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed August 31, 1993; effective November 9, 1993. Amended: Fi…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.07 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed August 31, 1993; effective November 9, 1993. Amended: F…

Entity ensures that staffing ratios meet the needs of persons served, as identified by their Support Team and specified by Life Safety Code, as applicable. Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.08 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 2…

(Repealed). Author: Division of Mental Retardation DMH/MR Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.09 Filed May 19, 1988; effective June 23, 1988. Amended: Effective January 3, 1991; effective September 8, 1992. Amended: Filed November 23, 1993; Effective December 28, 1993. Repealed …

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.10 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.11 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.12 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Amended: Filed March 7, 2002; effective April 11, 2002. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.13 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.14 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.15 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.20 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.21 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.22 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.23 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.24 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(Repealed). Author: Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30A-.25 New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Repealed: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-…

(1) Applied behavior analysis direct contact technician - An individual who directly implements applied behavior analysis services. (2) Board - Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board charged with overseeing regulations of behavior analyst professionals. (3) Certifying entity - …

(1) Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-2 provides that the unlicensed practice of behavior analysis is prohibited in the state unless listed as exempt. (2) Individuals meeting the following criteria are exempt from obtaining a license from the board, but cannot call themselves a licensed…

Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-5A-3 states that the board may fine, censure, revoke, suspend, or deny a license, place on probation, reprimand, or otherwise discipline a licensee. This rule describes the type of conduct which may result in these disciplinary actions, the types of sanct…

(1) A complaint is defined as the receipt of any information by the board indicating that there may be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst, an individual claiming to be a licensed behavior analyst or a licen…

The following are the fees, payable to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, by certified check, money order, or cashier's check, which shall be collected by the board: (1) Application and licensure fees for licensed behavior analysts include:(a) A twenty five dollar ($25…

(1) An application for licensure, temporary licensure, or reciprocity as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst may be submitted after the applicant is certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst by the certifying entity…

(1) A license shall be granted for a period of two (2) years and shall expire on December 31 in the second year. Failure of the licensee to receive the notice and application to renew the license shall not excuse the licensee from the requirement of Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-5A-7 t…

Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change, a licensee must inform the board of all changes in the mailing address as it appears on the licensee's license by contacting the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board in writing. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30B-.…

A licensee whose license is lost, destroyed, or mutilated or who requires replacement license as a result of an incorrect address or name change, or who requires additional certificates may obtain a duplicate certificate, upon receipt of a statement indicating the need for the du…