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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-29. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
Section 29-2908. FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT
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2908.1The Department shall not charge any fee to the adult or legally responsible person for the initial investigation, set forth under D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 7-1904, or for incidental services normally provided by the APS in preparation of referrals, consultation with relevant service providers or counseling with the adult, relative, or caretaker as part of the overall supervision of the case.
2908.2Except for services, pursuant to § 2908.1 of these rules, for which no fee shall be charged, the Department may charge a fee and set a sliding fee schedule for specific protective services which the APS provides in furnishing protective services.
2908.3Any fees charged shall be set by separate rulemaking after appropriate consultation with the Mayor’s User Charge Review Committee, established pursuant to Mayor’s Order 82-289, dated December 13, 1983.
2908.4The Department may charge an adult receiving protective services under the Act or legally responsible person the cost for specific protective services which the Department provides pursuant to a contract or agreement.
2908.5Other private or public agencies including District agencies, providing services on behalf of the Department under the Act, shall apply their own criteria to determine eligibility and payment of services, unless some other arrangement shall be agreed upon by the agency and the Department.
2908.6Services provided by the Department and other agencies may include the following:
(a)Food;
(b)Heat;
(c)Shelter;
(d)Clothing;
(e)Health care;
(f)Home care;
(g)Legal assistance;
(h)Placement; or
(i)Counseling.
2908.7Legal services shall be provided for indigents in accordance with D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. § 7-1906(c). Payment and costs for legal assistance may be determined accordingly.
2908.8If an agency is designated by the Department to provide services, it shall charge only the fees that are consistent with other similar services provided by the District.
2908.9Any fees charged by a designated agency shall be subject to the Department’s review prior to the Department designating the agency to provide services under the Act.
2908.10Any contribution or reimbursements collected by the Department shall be handled in accordance with appropriate accounting procedures applicable to the Department.
2908.11All fees billable to or collected by an agency shall be handled according to the agency’s normal procedures.