BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rule I and the amendment of ARM 37.40.1426 pertaining to home and community-based services

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NOTICE OF DECISION ON PROPOSED ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On August 7, 2020, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (department) published MAR Notice No. 37-928 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption and amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1486 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 15.

 

2.  A public hearing on the notice of proposed adoption and amendment of the above-stated rules was scheduled to be held on August 27, 2020. That public hearing was cancelled.

 

3.  The primary intent of these proposed rules changes is to place an existing policy manual, in its current form, into rule to increase accessibility and awareness. Initial public comment and communications from our partners have indicated that there is significant confusion and concern about the effects of this change on the delivery of waiver benefits and services. Accordingly, the department hereby withdraws MAR Notice No. 37-928 from consideration and will invest time and consideration in revisiting the provisions of the policy manual to address these concerns before committing them to rule.

 

4. The department remains committed to its mission to protect the health and well-being of Montanans.

 

 

/s/ Nicholas Domitrovich                             /s/ Sheila Hogan                                         

Nicholas Domitrovich                                  Sheila Hogan, Director

Rule Reviewer                                             Public Health and Human Services

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 1, 2020.