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Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section XI — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Variances

VermontregulationVermont Agency of Human Services· effective 2005-10-07

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Variance requests must be submitted in writing and must include a description of the individual's specific unmet need(s), an explanation of why the unmet need(s) cannot be met, and a description of the actual/immediate risk posed to the individual's health, safety or welfare (Sec. XI.C.1–3).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section XI — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Variances)
  • 2The need for a variance must be documented, and the documentation must be presented at the time of the variance request (Sec. XI.A.2).(Code Vt. R. 13-110-008-X, Section XI — Choices for Care 1115 LTC Medicaid Waiver: Variances)

Applies to: personal care

Governs requests by applicants, participants, and providers for a variance from the Choices for Care regulations to protect an individual's health, safety, or welfare, including the required contents of a written variance request, the documentation the Department may require, and the 30-day decision timeline. Framework topic: Provider Standards / Variances & Exceptions.

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