District of Columbia Administrative Code

715 PARTICIPANT CARE PLAN 715.1 There shall be a written individual plan of care for each participant designed to maintain the participant at, or to restore him or her to, optimal capability for self-care in a less restrictive environment. The plan shall be based on order of the …

716 DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND RECORDING 716.1 The day treatment program shall have appropriate written and dated procedures for storing, dispensing, and administering drugs and biologicals. 716.2 Medications shall not be administered without a written order signed by a physician. 7…

717 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING 717.1 Patient/client records shall contain the following identifying information: (a) Name, address, telephone number, sex, age, and ethnic background; (b) The name and telephone number of the person to be notified in case of emergency; (c) Next o…

718 REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 718.1 A participating DTP shall have an established fee schedule covering each of the services it provides for which a charge is made. 718.2 Medicaid shall not reimburse providers for services given without charge. 718.3 A participating DTP shall agree to…

799 DEFINITIONS 799.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Day treatment program (DTP) - a nonresidential program operated for the purpose of providing medically supervised day treatment services for elderly persons, childre…

7000 APPLICATION PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 7000.1 Students who wish to apply for the tuition assistance provided by the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 (“College Access Act”), approved November 12, 1999, Pub. L. 106-98, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §§38-2701 to 38-2…

7001 DOMICILE - GENERAL 7001.1 For the purposes of this chapter, the term “domicile” means the present fixed place of residence of an individual to which he or she returns following temporary absences and at which he or she intends to reside indefinitely. 7001.2 No person may hav…

7002 DOMICILE - DETERMINING THE PERSON THROUGH WHOM DOMICILE IS ESTABLISHED 7002.1 The domicile of an applicant who is an unemancipated minor is the domicile of the minor’s parents or legal guardian. 7002.2 If the parents of an unemancipated minor are legally separated by court o…

7003 DOMICILE - CRITERIA AND PROOF 7003.1 The following criteria will be considered in determining the domicile of the applicant or the person through whom the applicant’s domicile is established: (a) The place of residence; (b) The jurisdiction to which state or local income tax…

7004 ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION 7004.1 Based on the application and any other records, documents, and information provided to the Mayor, an employee designated by the Director of the District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program Office (“Grant Program Office”) shall determ…

7005 APPEAL OF INELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION 7005.1 The applicant may submit a notice of appeal of the ineligibility determination, and any additional documents, records and information that the applicant wishes to have considered, to the Mayor. 7005.2 The notice of appeal, and any…

7006 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT 7006.1 This section and §§7007 through 7012 establish the standards and requirements with which an eligible institution shall comply in order to participate in the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Pr…

7007 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - NOTIFICATION OF STUDENT ELIGIBILITY 7007.1 The institution shall accept from the student or the Mayor the LOE a formal notification that the Mayor has determined that the student is eligible to receive the tuition assistance pro…

7008 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - DETERMINATION OF GRANT AMOUNT 7008.1 The institution shall determine the amount of the annual grant award for each student in accordance with the requirements of this section. 7008.2 The amount of tuition assistance that will be…

7009 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - GRANT PAYMENT WHEN STUDENT ATTENDS MORE THAN ONE INSTITUTION 7009.1 During any award year, a student who is enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to a recognized educational credential at an eligible institution (“fir…

7010 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - CASH MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING 7010.1 Each payment period, the Mayor shall provide the institution a roster of eligible students who have expressed an interest in attending the institution. 7010.2 Each payment period, the instit…

7011 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - DISBURSEMENT AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS 7011.1 The institution shall disburse the grant funds to the student’s individual account no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the funds from the Mayor. For the purposes of this sect…

7012 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION - AUDITS AND RECORDS ACCESS AND RETENTION 7012.1 The institution shall comply with the applicable audit requirements contained in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, “Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit…

7099 DEFINITIONS 7099.1 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Academic year - has the same meaning as set forth in 34 C.F.R. §668.2 (1999), as amended from time to time. Annual award - the maximum amount of grant funds a s…

7100 EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES: GENERAL AND SPECIFIC STANDARDS 7100.1 Early Intervention (EI) services are specialized habilitative and rehabilitative services designed to promote the optimal development of infants and toddlers, aged birth to three, who have a delay in one or m…

7101 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Medicaid reimbursable assistive technology devices shall be: Authorized through DHCF or its designee; Deemed medically necessary; and Included in the child’s IFSP. Medicaid reimbursable assistive technology services shall directly assist the child and sh…

7102 AUDIOLOGY SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R § 440.110(c)(3), Medicaid reimbursable audiology services shall be provided by an audiologist. Each audiologist shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 198…

7103 DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY SERVICES Providers of Medicaid reimbursable developmental therapy services, also known as Special Instruction, shall meet one (1) or more of the following requirements: Have a Teaching Endorsement in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Special Education;…

7104 NURSING SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.60(a), Medicaid reimbursable nursing services shall be provided by a registered nurse (RN). Each RN shall comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effectiv…

7105 NUTRITION SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.60(a), Medicaid reimbursable nutrition services shall be provided by a dietician or nutritionist. Each dietician or nutritionist shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occupat…

7106 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.110(b), Medicaid reimbursable occupational therapy (OT) services shall be provided and delivered by an occupational therapist or OT assistant and shall comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia …

7107 PHYSICAL THERAPY In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.110(a), Medicaid reimbursable physical therapy (PT) services shall be provided by a qualified physical therapist or PT assistant and shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occup…

7108 PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES In accordance with the 42 C.F.R. § 440.60(a), Medicaid reimbursable psychological services shall be provided by a clinical psychologist. Each clinical psychologist shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occ…

7109 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R § 440.60 (a) Medicaid reimbursable social work services shall be provided by social workers. Each social worker shall also comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1…

7110 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.110(c)(2), Medicaid reimbursable speech-language pathology (SLP) services shall be provided by qualified speech language pathologists. Each speech pathologist providing EI services shall also comply with t…

7111 VISION SERVICES In accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 440.130(d), Medicaid reimbursable vision services shall be provided by qualified orientation and mobility specialists. Each orientation and mobility specialist shall comply with the requirements set forth in the District of Colu…

7112 REIMBURSEMENT DHCF and the Lead Agency shall identify policies and procedures for allocating financial responsibility for EI services through a Memorandum of Understanding. The Lead Agency shall take all responsible measures to ascertain the legal liabilities of third-party …

7113 PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AND INTEGRITY DHCF and the Lead Agency shall comply with the agreement set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement. All records shall be available for review by DHCF, OSSE, CMS, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking pub…

7114 MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES 7114.1 Reimbursement for EI services shall be made according to the District of Columbia Medicaid fee schedule available online at HYPERLINK "http://www.dc-medicaid.com" www.dc-medicaid.com. 7114.2 All updates to the Medicaid fee schedule governi…

7199 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed as follows: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) - The science of applying interventions based on principles of learning and motivation to promote socially significant behavior ch…

7200 STANDARDS OF ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT LEVELS 7200.1 The following standards of assistance and payment levels shall apply to payments made after October 1, 2024, under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (D.C. Official Code § 4-205.52), Program on Work, Employment, a…

7300 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8971 (September 28, 2001); Errata Notice published at 57 DCR 5049 (June 11, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 …

7301 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7301 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

7302 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7302 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

7303 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7303 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 002891 (March 15, 2024); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Pu…

7305 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7305 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

7306 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7306 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

7307 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 003833 (March 13, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7307 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 6(6) of the Depa…

7399 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8971 (September 28, 2001); Errata Notice published at 57 DCR 5049 (June 11, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 001668 (February 3, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 002891 …

7400 GENERAL PROVISIONS 7400.1 The mission of the Department of Human Services (Department) is to empower every District resident to reach their full potential by providing meaningful connections to work opportunities, economic assistance, and supportive services. The Economic Se…

7401 ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS 7401.1 To be determined eligible for HSS, an individual shall: Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; Be enrolled in Medicaid or meet the criteria described at § 7401.4; Be a resident of the District as defined in Section 2(32) of the Homeless Services Re…

7402 HSS – GENERAL 7402.1 HSS are wrap-around services rendered by Department-certified HSS providers to eligible individuals who require home and community-based services to assist with achieving and maintaining housing. 7402.2 HSS shall assist an individual in mitigating their …

7403 HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES 7403.1 Housing Navigation Services help an individual plan for, find, and move to housing of their own in the community. 7403.2 Housing Navigation Services include assisting the individual to: (a) Obtain key documents needed for the housing applic…

7404 HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES 7404.1 After the individual has executed a rental lease agreement with the landlord of a housing unit, and moved into that unit, the individual enters the Housing Stabilization phase. 7404.2 Housing Stabilization Services help an individual sus…