Section 22-A2205. APPLICATION PROCESS

 

2205.1Each application for a Home First Subsidy shall be submitted in a format prescribed by the Department pursuant to these rules and the Department’s policies and procedures. 

 

2205.2Each applicant shall cooperate fully with the Department in establishing his or her eligibility, or, in the case of the applicant being a legal guardian, eligibility of the ward by providing supporting information and documentation.  The application is complete when all of the information required by the Department is furnished to the Department.

 

2205.3If requested by an applicant with a disability, or if the CSA or mental health provider is aware that the applicant needs assistance due to a disability, the CSA or mental health provider shall assist the applicant with any aspect of the application process necessary to ensure that the applicant with a disability has an equal opportunity to submit the application.

 

2205.4Upon receipt of an application, the Department shall record the date that the application is received and shall provide a dated notice of receipt to the applicant.  In the event the application is incomplete and the applicant fails to complete the application within fifteen (15) business days following notification, the Department will consider the application canceled and the CSA or mental health provider and applicant must submit a new application.  The Department is not responsible for processing delays due to the applicant’s failure to submit required information.   

 

2205.5Once an applicant is determined eligible for a Home First Subsidy, and funding is available, the Department shall send a written eligibility determination to the applicant, the CSA, and a representative payee, if appropriate.  The eligibility determination shall include, at a minimum:

 

(a)A statement of the eligibility determination;

 

(b)Written approval to search for housing;

 

(c)If the subsidy is one that is attached to a specific unit, contact information and further information for assessing the unit;

 

(d)The amount of financial contribution that the eligible consumer is required to contribute per month, if any; and

 

(e)The contact name and telephone number of a Department representative.

2205.6If an applicant is determined eligible, but no Home First Subsidy is available, the Department shall send a written eligibility determination to the applicant and the CSA.  This eligibility determination shall include, at a minimum:

 

(a)  A statement of the eligibility determination;

 

(b)A statement identifying the date that the eligible consumer will be placed on the waiting list; and

 

(c)The contact name and telephone number of a Department representative.

 

2205.7If an applicant is determined ineligible, the Department shall send a written determination of ineligibility to the applicant and the CSA.  This ineligibility determination shall include, but is not limited to:

 

(a)A statement of the denial of eligibility;

 

(b)A statement of the factual basis for the denial;

 

(c)A statement of the applicant's right to request that the Department review the determination pursuant to Section 2217; and

 

(d)The contact name and telephone number of a Department representative.

 

 

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.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3175(April 25, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 7026 (July 29, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6479 (May 3, 2013).