1. (a) For those persons found eligible under He-M 522.03(a), and who wish to pursue waiver services within the next 12 months, the bureau shall review the application submitted pursuant to He-M 522.05(n) and make a decision within 15 business days of receipt of the application.
2. (b) Within 3 days of the decision, the bureau shall communicate the decision to the area agency and the individual, guardian, or representative in writing.
3. (c) If there is not sufficient information to determine the individual’s level of care, a request for additional information shall be sent by the bureau to the submitting entity to allow an additional 10 days to provide information sufficient to determine level of care.
4. (d) If information to determine is not provided, the bureau shall deny the level of care application. However, if new information becomes available after such denial, a new application may be submitted.
5. (e) If the bureau determines the individual is not eligible for services in He-M 517, the notice shall include the specific legal and factual basis for the determination, including a specific citation to the applicable law or department rule, and the bureau shall advise the individual, guardian, or representative in writing of their right to appeal pursuant to He-M 517.12.

Source. #7120, eff 10-20-99; ss by #8974, INTERIM, eff 10-6-07, EXPIRED: 4-3-08 New. #9734, eff 6-25-10; ss by #12683, eff 11-30-18; ss by #14253, eff 5-22-25, EXPIRES: 5-22-35