D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-D203

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

Rule 26-D203 - APPLICATION PROCESS

203.1

Individuals shall apply for an affordability or hardship exemption using the designated applications published by the Authority.

203.2

The individual shall submit a separate application for each taxable year for which the individual is seeking an exemption.

203.3

The application shall be filed through one of the following methods:

(a) By electronic mail, using the procedure described on the application.

(b) By mail, to the address listed on the application.

(c) Another method described on the application.

203.4

Individuals shall adhere to all instructions contained in the application. This includes:

(a) Submitting all documents required for each hardship category;

(b) Signing the application, attesting that that the answers and documents provided are an accurate representation of the information that should be used to determine their eligibility for an exemption; and

(c) For individuals applying for an affordability exemption, accurately completing an Insurance Affordability Program application through the online platform maintained by the Authority.

203.5

If an individual submits an application that does not include sufficient information for the Authority to conduct an eligibility determination for an affordability or hardship exemption:

(a) The Authority shall send a notice to the applicant indicating that information necessary to complete an eligibility determination is missing, specifying the missing information, and providing instructions on how to provide the missing information.

(b) The notice shall provide the applicant with a period of no less than thirty(30) and no more than ninety (90) days, in the sole discretion of the Authority, from the date the notice is sent to the applicant to provide the information needed to complete the application. During this time, the Authority shall not proceed with the applicant's eligibility determination.

(c) If the Exchange does not receive the requested information within the time allotted in paragraph (b), the Authority shall send a notice to the applicant denying the application. That notice shall inform the applicant of the right to appeal pursuant to §260.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-D203

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1236 (2/7/2020)