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 https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . 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 (802-828-2231).
Note: The two rules below are being promulgated by the Agency of Human Services who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate a savings for the agency. Please note the title and number of the rule(s) you are interested in when contacting the agency.
• 8.103: Person-centered Planning – Home and Community-Based Services
Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P048
• 9.101: Critical Incident Management System – Home and Community-Based Services Vermont Proposed Rule: 24P049
AGENCY: Agency of Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules establish the framework for incident management and person-centered planning in Vermont Medicaid under the Global Commitment to Health Waiver. Rule 9.101 outlines the requirements for an incident management system to safeguard individuals receiving home and community-based services, while Rule 8.103 details the criteria for person-centered service planning, ensuring alignment with individual needs and documenting any modifications to residential rights.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9305 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-Mail: ashley.berliner@vermont.gov URL: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules.