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DC Code § 7-761.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7C - Department on Disability Services|§ 7-761.08. Transfers of authority

(a) All real or personal property, leased or assigned to the Department of Human Services on behalf of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Administration, positions, assets, records, and obligations, and all unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to those powers, duties, functions, and operations of the DHS as set forth in, and utilized to carry out, section III(U) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1, [§ 1-1504.02], relating to MRDDA, are transferred to the Department. (b) No later than June 30, 2007, all real or personal property, leased or assigned to the Department of Human Services on behalf of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, positions, assets, records, and obligations, and all unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to those powers, duties, functions, and operations of the DHS as set forth in, and utilized to carry out, section III(V) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1 [of the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1986 [§ 1-1504.02], effective January 3, 1987] and those functions and operations of the DHS pertaining only to social security disability and social security income eligibility determinations as set forth in, and utilized to carry out, section III(T) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1 [§ 1-1504.02], relating to RSA, shall be transferred to the Department. (c) The Chief Financial Officer shall promptly create within the system of accounting and reporting a separate account for the appropriations and expenditures of the Department, distinct from the accounts of DHS. (d)(1) All of the authority and functions of the DHS as set forth in section III(U) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1 [§ 1-1504.02], are transferred to the Department. (2) No later than June 30, 2007, all of the authority and functions of the DHS as set forth in section III(V) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1 [§ 1-1504.02], and the authority and functions pertaining to social security disability and social security income eligibility determinations as set forth in section III(T) of part B of subchapter IV of Chapter 15 of Title 1 [§ 1-1504.02], shall be transferred to the Department.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 108, 54 DCR 818.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 108 of Developmental Disabilities Services Management Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-672, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1155). Mayor's Orders Designation of the Office of Human Rights as the Administrator of the Client Assistance Program, see Mayor’s Order 2010-66, May 14, 2010 ( 57 DCR 4283).
DC Code § 7-761.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7C - Department on Disability Services|§ 7-761.09. Rulemaking and contracting authority

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. (a-1)(1) Within 45 days after October 8, 2016, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of §§ 7-761.05b and 7-761.05c, including rules establishing who has the ability to pay the contribution to costs of supports, the amount to be collected, the method and timing of payments to DDS for such purposes, and due process protections. (2) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 45-day period of review, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (a-2)(1) Within 45 days after May 5, 2018, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of § 7-761.13. (2) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 45-day period of review, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (b) Pursuant to Unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2, the Mayor may execute contracts, grants, and other legally binding documents to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 109, 54 DCR 818; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 5022(c), 63 DCR 10775; May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-93, § 101(b), 65 DCR 2823.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 109 of Developmental Disabilities Services Management Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-672, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1155).
DC Code § 7-761.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7C - Department on Disability Services|§ 7-761.10. Delegation and redelegation of authority

The Department and its Director shall be the successors to all intellectual and developmental disabilities-related authority delegated to the DHS and its Director, and the Director of the Department shall be authorized to act, either personally or through a designated representative, as a member of any committees, commissions, boards, or other bodies that include as a member the Director of the DHS with respect to intellectual and developmental disabilities-related authority.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 110, 54 DCR 818; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 15(d), 59 DCR 5567.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 twice substituted “intellectual” for “mental retardation”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 110 of Developmental Disabilities Services Management Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-672, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1155). Editor's Notes Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law. Mayor's Orders Establishment of the State Independent Living Council as an Independent Commission, see Mayor’s Order 2010-105, June 25, 2010 ( 57 DCR 5554).
DC Code § 7-761.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7C - Department on Disability Services|§ 7-761.11. Rescission

All organizational orders and parts thereof in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter are rescinded, except that any regulations adopted or promulgated by virtue of the authority granted by such orders shall remain in force until revised, amended, or repealed.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 111, 54 DCR 818.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 111 of Developmental Disabilities Services Management Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-672, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1155).
DC Code § 7-761.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7C - Department on Disability Services|§ 7-761.12. Family Support Council

(a) The Director shall establish a Family Support Council to assist, within available appropriations, the Department and other agencies to develop systems of support for families throughout the lifespans of their family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (b) The Family Support Council shall be composed of 11 members, of whom the majority shall be people with developmental disabilities and their family members. (c) No later than one year following February 26, 2015, the Department shall publish operating procedures for the Family Support Council, and the Director shall appoint the initial Family Support Council members.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-264, § 112; as added Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 5002(e), 61 DCR 9990.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5002(e) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5002(e) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5002(e) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
DC Code § 7-771.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Attorney General” means the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (2) “CMPA” means Chapter 6 of Title 1, [§ 1-601.01 et seq.]. (3) “Department” means the Department of Health Care Finance established by § 7-771.02. (4) “Department CFO” means the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Health Care Finance. (4A) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Health Care Finance. (5) “District CFO” means the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia. (6) “DOH” means the Department of Health. (7) “MAA” means the Medical Assistance Administration. (8) “PPA” means Unit A of Chapter 3 of Title 2, [§ 2-301.01 et seq.)].  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 2, 55 DCR 216; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 5032(a), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5032(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5032(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  Editor's Notes Section 7090 of D.C. Law 17-219 repealed section 13 of D.C. Law 17-109.
DC Code § 7-771.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.02. Establishment of the Department of Health Care Finance

Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), there is established a Department of Health Care Finance as a separate, cabinet-level agency, subordinate to the Mayor, within the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 3, 55 DCR 216.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-771.01. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5014 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764). For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5014 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290). Editor's Notes For Department of Health Care Finance reporting requirements to Council, see § 5013 of D.C. Law 19-168.
DC Code § 7-771.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.03. Purpose of the Department

The Department shall: (1) Maximize the well-being and quality of life for eligible low-income individuals and other populations through the provision of leadership and direction in administering responsive, effective, and efficient health-care benefits; (2) Develop a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective health-care system for the District’s uninsured, under-insured, and low-income residents; (3) Develop eligibility, service coverage, and service delivery and reimbursement policies for the District’s health-care-financing programs that ensure improved access and efficient delivery of service; (4) Ensure that District health-care programs maximize available federal financial assistance; and (5) Support the health-care policy, delivery, and access initiatives of the Department of Health and other District agencies through sound health-care financing.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 4, 55 DCR 216.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-771.04, § 7-771.07, and § 7-771.09.
DC Code § 7-771.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.04. Appointment of Director

The Department shall be headed by a Director, who shall: (1) Be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a); (2) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out the purposes of the Department as set forth in § 7-771.03; and (3) Serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 5, 55 DCR 216.)
DC Code § 7-771.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.05. Duties of Director

In addition to other duties as may be lawfully imposed, the Director shall: (1) Supervise and direct the Department, organizing the Department for its efficient operation, including creating offices within the Department, as necessary, and exercising any other powers necessary and appropriate to implement the provisions of this chapter; (2) Receive, manage, and disburse all local and federal funds for operations and medical-assistance purposes of the Department; (3) Exercise personnel authority as appropriate to perform the functions of the Department consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-601.01 et seq.]; (4) Execute grants, contracts, memoranda of agreement and understanding, or other agreements with governmental bodies, public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations on behalf of the Department; (5) Collaborate with other District agencies to ensure the coordination of Department initiatives that may affect or involve programs within other District agencies; and (6) Promulgate and implement rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to accomplish his or her duties and the Department’s functions in accordance with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 6, 55 DCR 216.)
DC Code § 7-771.05a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.05a. Assessment Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Assessment Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the Department of Health Care Finance in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) The Fund shall consist of revenue from the following sources: (1) User fees; and (2) Enrollment fees. (c) The Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Administration and maintenance of the Department’s provider operations; (2) Enrollment activities; and (3) Health information exchange activities. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization by Congress, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 6a; as added Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5012, 60 DCR 12472.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5012 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5011 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle B of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-771.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.06. Department organization

The Department shall: (1) Have a Chief Financial Officer separate from any financial cluster, who shall: (A) Be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia after consultation with the Director; (B) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out accounting, budgeting, and financial management functions; (C) Report directly to, be ultimately responsible to, and be under the supervisory direction of the District CFO, through the Director; (D) Engage in the accounting, budgeting, and financial management functions as authorized by the District CFO; (E) Serve as a member of the Department management team; (F) Advocate for and advance the policy objectives of the Director, to the extent consistent with the ultimate responsibility of the Department CFO to, and supervisory control by, the District CFO; and (G) Be subject to evaluation, discipline, and transfer by the District CFO, in consultation with the Director; (2) Have a general counsel or the equivalent, who shall: (A) Be appointed by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia as an employee of the Office of the Attorney General, after consultation with the Director; (B) Be an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the District of Columbia; (C) Be qualified by experience and training to advise the Department with respect to legal issues related to its powers and duties; (D) Be in the Senior Executive Attorney Service as an at-will employee under the direction and control of the Attorney General; (E) Be subject to all applicable provisions of subchapter VIII-B of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-608.51 et seq.]; (F) Have an attorney-client relationship with the Department; (G) Advocate vigorously for the positions of the Department on legal issues, and if that advocacy poses a conflict with a legal position of the Attorney General, seek exemption from the supervision of the Attorney General as to that position, in accordance with § 1-608.55(b); and (H) Be subject to evaluation, discipline, and transfer by the Attorney General, after consultation with the Director; and (3) Have sufficient staff, supervisory personnel, and resources, and be organized to carry out the functions and duties set forth in this chapter.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 7, 55 DCR 216.)
DC Code § 7-771.07b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.07b. Medicaid reserve. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 8b; as added Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 5032(b), 67 DCR 10493; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-251, § 202(a), 68 DCR 001234; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 5022(a), 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-251: § 401 of D.C. Law 23-251 provided that the change made to this section by § 202(a)(1) of D.C. Law 23-251 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(a) of Department of Health Care Finance Alliance Reform and Budget Transparency Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-6, Jan. 29, 2021, 68 DCR 001539).
DC Code § 7-771.07c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.07c. DC HealthCare Alliance Reform Fund

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) There is established as a special fund the DC HealthCare Alliance Reform Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Local funds appropriated in Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024 for the Department that remain unspent at the close of each fiscal year shall be deposited into the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used exclusively within the Department of Health Care Finance to fully fund reforms to the D.C. HealthCare Alliance Program, including: (1) Permanently eliminating the requirement for a face-to-face interview as a recertification requirement for the DC HealthCare Alliance program; and (2) Extending the period of time before recertification of enrollment from 6 months to one year. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, money in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (as added Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 5113, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5113 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 7-771.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7D - Department of Health Care Finance|§ 7-771.08. Temporary personnel and procurement authority

Effective until October 1, 2009, the Department shall exercise: (1) Personnel authority to hire, retain, and terminate personnel as appropriate to perform the functions of the Department consistent with Chapter 6 of Title 1, including establishing compensation and reimbursement consistent with the District’s wage grade and non-wage grade schedules and the Congressionally approved budget; and (2) Procurement authority independent of the Office of Contracting and Procurement, consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except that § 2-352.01a shall not apply.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-109, § 9, 55 DCR 216; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 209, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “consistent with Chapter 3A of Title 2; except that § 2-352.01(a) shall not apply” for “consistent with § 2-301.01 et seq.; except with regard to the powers and duties set forth in § 2-301.05(a), (b), (c), and (e)” in (2).