D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A2214

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-A2214 - TEMPORARY ABSENCES

2214.1

If an eligible consumer is absent from the unit for more than thirty (30) calendar days, he or she shall provide notification to the Department, CSA or other mental health provider as soon as possible, but no later than the thirtieth (30th) day of his or her absence.

2214.2

Upon receiving proper notification of an absence, the Department may continue to provide a Home First Subsidy during a temporary absence of up to ninety (90) calendar days, if the absence is a result of:

(a) Short-term placement in an assisted living facility, nursing home or mental health facility;

(b) Short-term inpatient treatment;

(c) Incarceration;

(d) Family emergency; or

(e) Other circumstances for which the Director has determined that the absence is necessary or appropriate.

2214.3

The Department may approve in writing an extension of no more than thirty (30) additional days of absence on a case by case basis.

2214.4

The Department may terminate a Home First Subsidy if:

(a) The Department does not receive notification of a temporary absence of more than thirty (30) days from a housing unit;

(b) The absence is for a period of time beyond ninety (90) calendar days, or the date a Department approved extension expires; or

(c) The absence does not result from the conditions set forth in Subsection 2217.2.

2214.5

The Department shall provide written notification at least sixty (60) days before termination to each consumer whose Home First Subsidy is subject to termination pursuant to Subsection 2216. A consumer may appeal a written notice of termination of a subsidy pursuant to Section 2218.

2214.6

Consumers who receive a supported housing subsidy other than a Home First Subsidy are subject to the requirements of that particular subsidy program for temporary absences.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A2214

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6479 (May 3, 2013)

Authority: Sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)).