Notices for Week of: JULY 21, 2005
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Changes to SSI - related Medicaid Pursuant to Act 56 (H.543)(2005)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P029
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
CONCISE SUMMARY: These rule changes update SSI-related Medicaid regulations to conform to changes brought about by Choices for Care, a major reform of the Vermont long term care system under a waiver administered by the Department for Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, authorized by Social Security Act Section 1115. These rule changes also expand the income and resource disregards to enable more individuals who are disabled and working to qualify for Medicaid coverage, pursuant to Act 56, § 4. Lastly, technical rule changes are proposed to clarify existing rules, incorporate interpretive memoranda, and include another option for individuals with annuities who seek SSI-related Medicaid coverage.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Aged, blind, or disabled Medicaid applicants and their advocates; long-term care service providers including nursing homes and home health agencies; Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL), Office of Vermont Health Access (OVHA).
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The regulatory changes are expected to be essentially cost-neutral, with a fiscal impact of approximately $0. With respect to the changes concerning working people with disabilities, we expect minor savings from the new work-evidence requirement to be offset by minor expenditure increases from the unearned-income limit changes.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Monday, August 8, 2005, 10a.m., in the Agency of Human Services' Blue Room, DCF, State Office Complex Waterbury, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: August 15, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
For copies of the rule: www.dsw.state.vt.us/rulechange.htm or contact Roxanne Doty, (802) 241-2937; roxanned@ahs.state.vt.us; DCF, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-3934.
For other questions about the rule: Marybeth McCaffrey, Esq., Health Care Policy Analyst (802) 241-2990; marybeth@ahs.state.vt.us; DCF, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802) 241-3934.
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Choices for Care (1115 Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver) Regulations
Vermont Proposed Rule: 05P030
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
CONCISE SUMMARY: These regulations implement the "Choices for Care" long-term care Medicaid Wavier (1115) program. This program provides long-term care services to Medicaid eligible Vermont elderly citizens or physically disabled adults in a choice of settings.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: All Medicaid eligible Vermonters in need of long-term care and their families, advocates for the elderly and physically disabled, Long-term Care Ombudsmen, nursing homes, residential care homes, assisted living facilities, adult day programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Home health Agencies, Agency of Human Services.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule will not change Medicaid expenditures, or revenues, significantly. It is expected that with the array of options to the program participants, the balance of Medicaid income and expenditures will shift from nursing homes to community providers.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: August 8, 2005, 1 to 3 p.m. at Room 107, Stanley Hall, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT. If you require accommodation please contact the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living by July 29, 2005, at 1-802-241-2401.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: August 15, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Bard Hill, 1115 Project Manager, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, State of Vermont 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671 802-241-2335.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
