Chapter 6. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

A. An appellant who is a non-DD/ALTCS client or non-ALTCS service provider may request review of an adverse hearing decision within 15 days after the decision is mailed or otherwise delivered to him. 1. The request for review shall be in writing, signed and dated. It shall set fo…

A. A party may request review of an adverse hearing decision within 15 days after the decision is mailed or otherwise delivered. B. The request for review shall be in writing, signed, and dated. It should set forth the grounds for the request and may be filed personally or by mai…

A. "Accreditation" means a status conferred on a provider by a nationally recognized agency that indicates the provider meets the professional standards of the reviewing body. B. "Applicant" means a provider requesting deemed status from the Department. C. "Application" means the…

A. To be eligible for deemed status, the provider shall: 1. Have a current accreditation from a nationally recognized agency for organizations, programs, and services the provider offers or seeks to offer to Division consumers. 2. Submit a letter to the Department's Division of D…

A. Within 30 days of receiving an application for deemed status, the Department shall: 1. Review the application for completeness, and 2. Send written notification to the applicant if the application is incomplete. The written notification shall state: a. The reason the Departmen…

A. A provider with deemed status shall adhere to and be accountable for meeting all Department standards. B. A provider with deemed status shall provide the Department timely and complete copies of any correspondence or documents relating to the accreditation, including attachmen…

A. Deemed status shall expire on the earlier of the expiration date of the provider's accreditation at the time of application for deemed status, or three years from the date deemed status is granted by the Department. B. The Department shall renew deemed status using the same pr…

A. The provider with deemed status shall advise the Department of any change in the provider's accreditation within 10 days of the change. B. Failure to provide timely notice of a change in accreditation is grounds for revocation of deemed status. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-2…

Deemed status is not assignable or transferable. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-2307 New Section made by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1454, effective July 12, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).

A. The Department shall reduce its required monitoring visits for residential care service providers described in A.R.S. § 36-557(G)(2) from two times a year to one time a year for a residential care service provider with deemed status. B. If the Department determines that there …

A. The Department shall revoke deemed status: 1. When the accrediting agency finds one or more instances of uncorrected noncompliance with accreditation standards that affect health and safety; 2. When the accreditation status of the provider, program, or service expires without …

A. A provider seeking administrative review of the Department's decision to revoke deemed status may, within 35 calendar days of the decision, file a written request with the Division. B. The Division shall review the request for an administrative review and render a written deci…

Any person adversely affected by an Appeals Board decision may seek judicial review as prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1993. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-2311 New Section made by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1454, effective July 12, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).

In addition to the definitions in Article 1 of this Chapter, the following definitions apply to this Article: 1. "ALTCS" means Arizona Long-Term Care System under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). 2. "Autism" means the same as in A.R.S. § 36-551. 3. "Cereb…

A. In order to be eligible for the program, an individual shall: 1. Demonstrate lawful presence in the United States; 2. Be a resident of the state of Arizona; 3. Have a developmental disability as defined in A.R.S. § 36-551 and this Article; and 4. Complete the application proce…

A. For the purpose of eligibility determination, the Department shall accept the diagnoses of autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cognitive/intellectual disability as follows: 1. Autism. A psychiatrist, neurologist, licensed psychologist, or developmental pediatrician who has e…

A. The Department shall refer an individual with a developmental disability who may be eligible for the ALTCS to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (AHCCCS) to determine eligibility under ALTCS. B. The Department shall not provide services, other than …

When the Department determines an individual to be eligible and enrolls the individual in the program, the Support Coordinator, with the Planning Team, shall complete a Planning Document to document any necessary supports and services. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-305 Adopted b…

In an emergency, the Department may provide services without a Planning Document to an individual who has been enrolled in the program. The Planning Team shall complete a Planning Document for emergency services within 10 days of the enrollment. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-306…

The Department may redetermine eligibility for the program: 1. As a result of periodic evaluations in accordance with A.R.S. § 36-565; or 2. At any time, as authorized by the Division's Assistant Director or designee. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-307 Adopted by final rulemaking…

Members shall: 1. Inform the Support Coordinator of any change in personal information; 2. Participate in the development of the Planning Document and signify agreement or disagreement by signing the Planning Document; 3. Uphold all local, state, and federal laws and regulations;…

A. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-566(A) and (B), the Department may terminate eligibility following a 35-day written notice period to the member or the responsible person when:1. The Department determines that the member no longer meets the conditions of eligibility for services; 2. Th…

In addition to the definitions in Article 1 of this Chapter, the following definition applies to this Article: "Lawful presence" means the same as in R6-6-301. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-401 Adopted effective February 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-1). Section repealed, new Section adopte…

A. An applicant shall: 2. 1. Complete, sign, and submit an application on the form or by the method provided by the Division; 1. 2. Participate in a face-to-face interview with a designated Department employee, if requested by the Division or the applicant; and 3. Submit informat…

The applicant shall provide documentation of the following: 1. Lawful presence of the person to whom services are to be provided, as required by A.R.S. § 1-502. 1. 2. Residency. An applicant shall: a. Verify current residency and intent to remain in Arizona by signing the applica…

A. The Division shall refer individuals with developmental disabilities who may be eligible for the Arizona Long-term Care System (ALTCS) to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (AHCCCS) to determine eligibility under ALTCS. B. The Division shall not pro…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-405 Adopted effective February 2, 1989 (Supp. 89-1). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Amended effective September 30, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. …

Upon the filing of an application for admission to services, the Division shall assign a case manager to assist the applicant. Upon admission, the case manager shall assist the client and the client's family in all aspects of the developmental disabilities service delivery system…

A. Within 30 days following determination of eligibility, the ISPP team shall conduct an evaluation to determine the appropriate services for the client and shall develop an ISPP based on the evaluation. B. The ISPP team shall recommend specific services based upon:1. The best in…

A. The case manager shall assign a DD/ALTCS client to appropriate services within 30 days of the Division's receipt of notification from AHCCCS of the client's eligibility under ALTCS. B. In the case of a DD/non-ALTCS client, the case manager shall, within 30 days of the completi…

A. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-565, the case manager and members of the ISPP team as appropriate shall conduct periodic reviews in six-month intervals, or more frequently as identified in the client's ISPP, and shall either: 1. Determine that no change in services is needed; 2. Deter…

A. In addition to a transfer or change which results from a periodic review, a responsible person may request in writing to the Division a transfer or change at any time. B. The request shall be considered by the ISPP team. The recommendation and review shall be made in the same …

A. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-560(D), no admission or assignment of any client to a program, service, or facility may be made by the Division without the written consent of the responsible person. B. The signature of the responsible person on the appropriate report or ISPP shall ser…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-607 Adopted effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Former Section R6-6-607 renumbered to R6-6-606 effective September 30, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-701 Former Section R6-6-701 repealed effective February 2, 1989. New Section R6-6-701 adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-702 Former Section R6-6-702 repealed effective February 2, 1989. New Section R6-6-702 adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-703 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-704 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-705 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-706 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-707 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-708 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-709 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-710 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-711 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-712 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-713 Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).