D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11114

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

Rule 29-11114 - RECONSIDERATION PROCESS

11114.1

If DDS denies any PDS or individual-directed goods or services requested in a participant's PDS budget, the participant may request reconsideration of the denial in accordance with § 11114.2.

11114.2

If the participant wishes to request reconsideration of the denial, the following steps shall occur:

(a) The participant shall submit a written request for reconsideration to DDS within twenty-one (21) days of the postmark date on the notice of denial, containing the following elements:

(1) The reason the participant believes the denial decision should not be upheld; and

(2) Any additional information and/or documentation the participant believes is relevant to the reconsideration decision.

(b) The Director of DDS or a designee shall issue a reconsideration decision within forty-five (45) days of the date the reconsideration request was received, containing the following elements:

(1) An explanation of the reason the PDS budget denial was upheld or overturned; and

(2) Information regarding the participant's right to appeal the reconsideration decision by filing a notice of appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings.

11114.3

A My Life, My Way program participant shall not be required to request reconsideration of the denial and may appeal the PDS budget denial decision directly by filing a notice of appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-11114

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 8909 (6/23/2023)