Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 6.03 - Eligibility Letter(1)Distribution. Upon completion of the eligibility determination, the regional eligibility team shall provide written notification of the eligibility determination within 60 days of receipt of a complete application to the applicant, the applicant's guardian, if any, and the area director or his or her designee notifying the applicant and/or his or her guardian of the decision and the basis therefore.(2)Contents. The letter shall contain the following findings and statements: (a) the eligibility status of the applicant;(b) if not eligible, the specific reasons for the determination of ineligibility;(c) the identification of the applicant's area of service if eligible;(d) the names of the regional eligibility team staff that can be contacted for additional information or problem resolution;(e) a statement that the applicant has the right to appeal any finding of the eligibility letter, within 30 days of receipt pursuant to 115 CMR 6.30 through 6.32;(f) a statement that supports cannot be initiated without the agreement of the applicant or guardian, and the Department; and(g) a statement that the applicant or guardian shall have, an opportunity to meet with a regional eligibility team designee for an explanation of the letter and for an opportunity to discuss any of its findings, if requested within 15 days of the receipt of the report.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1311, eff. 4/22/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1320, eff. 4/22/2016.