Section He-M 524.27 - Waivers(a) An area agency, subcontract agency, individual, representative, or provider may request a waiver of specific procedures outlined in He-M 524 using the form titled "NH Bureau of Developmental Services Waiver Request" (July 2019). The area agency shall submit the request in writing to the bureau administrator.(b) A completed waiver request form shall be signed by:(1) The individual or representative indicating agreement with the request; and(2) The area agency's executive director or designee recommending approval of the waiver.(c) A waiver request shall be submitted to: Bureau of Developmental Services
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(d) No provision or procedure prescribed by statute shall be waived.(e) The request for a waiver shall be granted by the commissioner or his or her designee within 30 days if the alternative proposed by the area agency, subcontract agency, individual, representative, or provider meets the objective or intent of the rule and it:(1) Does not negatively impact the health or safety of the individual(s); and(2) Does not affect the quality of services to individuals.(f) The determination on the request for a waiver shall be made within 30 days of the receipt of the request.(g) Upon receipt of approval of a waiver request, the grantee's subsequent compliance with the alternative provisions or procedures approved in the waiver shall be considered compliance with the rule for which waiver was sought.(h) Waivers shall be granted in writing for a specific duration not to exceed 5 years except as in (i) below.(i) Those waivers which relate to issues relative to the health, safety, or welfare of individuals that require periodic reassessment shall be effective for a one-year period only.(j) Any waiver shall end with the closure of the related program or service.(k) An area agency, subcontract agency, individual, representative, or provider may request a renewal of a waiver from the department. Such request shall be made at least 90 days prior to the expiration of a current waiver.N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 524.27
Derived from Volume XLII Number 28, Filed July 14, 2022, Proposed by #13397, Effective 6/18/2022, Expires 6/18/2032 (formerly He-M 524.15)