28132733, 65C-17.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28132733

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

MASTER TRUST

Overview

RULE:

65C-17.002	Definitions
65C-17.003	Planning and Budgeting Functions
65C-17.004	Criteria
65C-17.005	Fee Waiver and Change in Allowance Procedures
65C-17.006	Department Caseworker and Legal Responsibilities

PURPOSE:

Amendments are made to clarify the rule language regarding master trusts.

SUMMARY:

Amendments include: (1) updating definitions, (2) clarifies Department and contracted provider’s fiduciary responsibilities as trustee, (3) outlines criteria for decision to grant an application for fee waiver and change in personal allowance, (4) establishes limitations and duration of approved fee waivers and change of personal allowance, (5) clarifies procedures for notification of the right to request a fee waiver and change in personal allowance, (6) expands on the process for submitting requests for fee waivers and change of personal allowance, (7) outlines process when additional information is needed or if application is denied, and (8) incorporates forms.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.17(1)(a)9., 402.33(2), (7)(a)

LAW:

402.17, 402.17(2)(c), 402.33

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/8/2024 Vol. 50/48

COMMENTS:

From 3/8/2024 To 3/29/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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