Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-5227

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-5-5227 - Adverse Action; Notice Effective Date

A. When the Department denies, suspends, or revokes certification, it shall mail a written, dated notice of the adverse action to the applicant or the provider at the applicant's or provider's last known address.

B. A notice of adverse action shall specify:

1. The adverse action taken and date the action will be effective;

2. The reasons supporting the adverse action; and

3. The procedures by which the applicant or provider may contest the action taken and the time period in which to do so.

C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a revocation, suspension, or denial of recertification is effective 20 calendar days from the date on the notice or letter advising the provider of the adverse action.

D. A suspension, revocation, or denial of recertification is effective on the date of the notice or letter advising the person of the adverse action if:

1. The adverse action is based on the failure of child care personnel to comply with or meet the requirements of A.R.S. § 41-1964; or

2. The Department bases the adverse action on a determination that the health, safety, or welfare of a child in care is in jeopardy.

E. The Department shall stop payment authorization for all subsidized children in care on the effective date of a suspension, revocation, or denial of recertification.

F. The Department shall not authorize the referral of additional children to a provider after mailing a notice of adverse action to the provider's last known address.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-5227

Adopted effective May 11, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). Amended effective June 4, 1998 (Supp. 98-2). Former Section R6-5-5227 renumbered to R6-5-5228 and new Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1983, effective May 20, 1999 (Supp. 99-2).